The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12252·Announced 2012-08-21

Kickboard USA Recalls Children's Scooters Due to Laceration Hazard

Kickboard USA is recalling about 5,600 Mini Micro scooters for children ages 3-5 because the front wheel cover can break and cause cuts.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (laceration) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kickboard USA is recalling approximately 5,600 three-wheeled Mini Micro scooters designed for children ages 3-5. The scooters were sold in blue, orange, pink, and aqua colors from May 2012 to July 2012 at independent toy stores, Amazon.com, and Kickboardusa.com for about $85. The product was manufactured by Micro-Mobility Ltd. in Kusnacht, Switzerland.

The recall is due to a laceration hazard. The one-piece plastic platform that covers the front wheel base can break, posing a risk of cuts to children. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should immediately take the scooters away from children and contact Kickboard USA for a free replacement product. For more information, consumers can call Kickboard USA toll-free at (888) 236-5657 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Scooter
Manufacturer
Micro-Mobility Ltd., Kusnacht, Switzerland
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Scooters
Hazard
Affected units
5,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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