The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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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