Aqua Scout · Recalled
CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout 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 475
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $120
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The Aqua Scout Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller. There are no model numbers or brand name written on the scooter.
The file
- Sold at
- Online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay, from May 2005 through July 2005, for about $120.
- Product type
- Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- MyDigitalDiscount.com Inc. / Aqua Scout, of Minetto, N.Y.
Incident log
Aqua Scout has received five reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including two reports of minor 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 Aqua Scout for a free replacement.
Consumers have been contacted directly by Aqua Scout. For additional information, contact Aqua Scout via e-mail at matchoo5050@yahoo.com, by telephone at (315) 343-0369 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Aqua Scout Web site at www.aquascout.us
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 SEP 02 2005; last revised DEC 31 2024.
