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CPSC, BMW Announce Recall of SlideCarver Scooters
The front column of the scooter does not meet impact resistance standards. The handlebar column can break if the scooter hits an object, which can cause the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
- Units
- 161
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $700
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The SlideCarver is a three-wheeled scooter which is designed to be steered both in the front and back. The steering design allows riders to shift weight and change direction while maintaining control. It has twin-disc brakes, and wide tires equipped with wear indicators. The SlideCarver stands 39.5 inches high by 20 inches wide, has a 26.5-inch wheelbase, weighs approximately 26.5 pounds, and can be folded. "BMW" and "SlideCarver" are written on the underside of the rider platform of these scooters.
The file
- Sold at
- BMW dealerships and on the firm's Web site, from December 2003 through July 2004, for about $700.
- Product type
- Scooters / Mini bikes
- Made in
- Germany
- Recalled by
- BMW of North America, LLC, of Woodcliff Lake, N.J.
Incident log
BMW has received one report of a scooter front column breaking, causing a rider to fall and suffer minor injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should return the SlideCarver scooters to any BMW dealership or contact the firm for information on returning the scooter to receive a refund. Additionally, consumers will receive a $200 gift certificate for BMW lifestyle merchandise.
For more information, contact BMW at (800) 831-1117 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 27 2004; last revised MAR 11 2025.