Xootr · Recalled
Xootr Recalls Adult Kick Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- 6
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $270
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves all Xootr adult kick scooters with the QuickClick push-button latching mechanism. The silver scooters are 30 inches long by 10 inches wide, and have a handlebar height of 36 inches. The Xootr logo is on the deck and lower section of the handlebar. The scooters have a plastic, wood or metal deck, and can be identified by a black push button located on the steer support.
The file
- Sold at
- Lajolla Swim and Sport, Nyce Wheels, San Francyclo and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Xootr.com from November 2016 through January 2017 for about $270.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Xootr of Old Forge, Pa.
Incident log
The firm has received six reports of breaks in steer supports, resulting in one report of scrapes and bruises from a fall.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact the firm to receive the free repair.
Xootr at 800-816-2724 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@xootr.com or online at www.xootr.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
