CSK Auto · Recalled
CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters
Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
- Units
- About 2,200
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $99
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The Aqua Water Scooter is a hand-held battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has either a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller and a shark face on the front.
The file
- Sold at
- Checker Auto Parts and Kragen Auto Parts stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Minnesota, and on the firm's Web site, from April 2005 to June 2005, for about $99.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- CSK Auto Inc., of Phoenix. Ariz.
Incident log
CSK has received nine reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including three reports of facial injuries, such as lacerations and bruising.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For additional information, contact CSK Auto at (800) 842-3070 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the CSK Web site at www.cskauto.com
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 JUN 29 2005; last revised OCT 16 2024.