Scooters Recalled by Target

Filed in archive Finances on August 22, 2006

About 185,000 Firestreet Scooters has been recalled by Triple Win Sports, in cooperation with the Consumer product safety Commission (CPSC). Apparently, the rider can lose control and be injured as there is possibility for the handlebars, wheels and wheel breaks to break and detach.

Nationwide, these scooters were sold by target from February 2004 until July 2006. 5 reports of incidents and injuries -- fractured arm, cracked teeth, head bruises, lacerated to and scratches -- have seen then been reported to them.

"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."

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