The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17062·Announced 2016-12-29

GLOPO Recalls Joyrider Three-Wheeled Scooters Due to Wheel Detachment Hazard

GLOPO is recalling Joyrider three-wheeled scooters because the front wheels can detach while riding, posing a fall hazard to children.

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 where an injury has been reported, but no fatalities or serious injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

GLOPO Inc. is recalling approximately 520 Joyrider three-wheeled scooters for children. The recall involves scooters with a low, foot-gripping deck, multicolored handgrips, and an adjustable metal T-bar handle. The scooters are made of metal and plastic and come in a variety of colors. The tracking label sticker is located on the back of the scooter with batch PO number G20140423. The recalled model numbers are GT5048R, GT5110R, GT5121R, GT5124R, GT5125R, GT5122R, GT5117R, and GT5123R. Model numbers can be found on the bottom of the scooter base, on the receipt, and on the packaging.

The front wheels of the scooters can detach when riding, which poses a fall hazard. GLOPO has received one report of the front wheels detaching from the scooter, resulting in an injury to a child who fell off the scooter.

The scooters were sold online at Amazon.com from October 2014 through January 2016 for about $80 and at Zulily.com from June 2014 through July 2015 for about $50. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact GLOPO for instructions on receiving a free repair kit. GLOPO can be reached toll-free at 855-965-1704 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.GlopoUsa.com by clicking on "Online Form".

The recalled product

Product
Joyrider three-wheeled scooters
Manufacturer
Glopo Inc, South El Monte, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Scooters
Hazard
Affected units
520

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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