Target · Recalled
Target Recalls Scooters - Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard
The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.
- Units
- About 185,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $24
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves F Forward Firestreet scooters. The red or blue aluminum scooters have a fold-down frame and model number BZ 020 SP. The "F Forward" logo is noted on the stem, wheel or base deck of the scooter.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from February 2004 through July 2006 for about $24.
- Product type
- Scooters / Mini bikes
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Target, of Minneapolis, Minn., Triple Win Sports, of Taiwan
Incident log
Target has received five reports of incidents and injuries resulting from breaking or collapsing parts. Injuries resulting from falls include: a fractured arm, cracked teeth, bruises to the head, face and arm, a report of a lacerated toe, and scratches.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take these scooters away from children immediately and return the scooter to the nearest Target store for a $24 gift card, plus applicable sales tax.
For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.target.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 AUG 17 2006; last revised JUL 12 2024.