Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters and Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters
Published December 7, 2000
Summary
CPSC records recall 01049, published December 7, 2000. Reported units: About 90,000 Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters and about 7,500 Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters.
What's the hazard
The Kent scooter handles can unexpectedly come out of the steering column if the clamp holding them in is not tight, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. For the Kash 'N Gold scooters, the plastic "T" joint between the handlebars can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
What to do
Kent: Consumers should stop riding these Kent scooters immediately, and call Kent International to receive a free replacement handlebar with pins to secure the handlebars. Kash 'N Gold: Consumers should stop riding these scooters immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or a new scooter with a metal "T" joint.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
- Distributor
- Discovery and Mervyn's stores sold these scooters nationwide, from August 2000 through September 2000, for between $70 and $100.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters and Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 01049 on December 7, 2000. Reported hazard: The Kent scooter handles can unexpectedly come out of the steering column if the clamp holding them in is not tight, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. For the Kash 'N Gold scooters, the plastic "T" joint between the handlebars can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
What should I do if I have this product?
Kent: Consumers should stop riding these Kent scooters immediately, and call Kent International to receive a free replacement handlebar with pins to secure the handlebars. Kash 'N Gold: Consumers should stop riding these scooters immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or a new scooter with a metal "T" joint.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J..