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Product recall · CPSCDecember 29, 2016Serious
GLOPO Children's Scooters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The front wheels of the scooter can detach when riding, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled scooters and contact GLOPO for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.
Who to contact: GLOPO toll-free at 855-965-1704 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.GlopoUsa.com and click on "Online Form" for more information.
The product
This recall involves Joyrider three-wheeled scooters for children. They have a low, foot-gripping deck, multicolored handgrips, and an adjustable metal T-bar handle. The scooters are made of metal and plastic and come in a variety of colors. The tracking label sticker can be found on the back of the scooter, with batch PO number of G20140423. Recalled model numbers are: GT5048R, GT5110R, GT5121R, GT5124R, GT5125R, GT5122R, GT5117R, GT5123R. Model numbers can be found on the bottom of the scooter base, on the receipt and on the packaging.
Details
- Units affected
- About 520
- Recall date
- December 29, 2016
- Brand
- Glopo Inc, South El Monte, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- GLOPO has received one report of the front wheels detaching from the scooter, resulting in an injury to a child who fell off the scooter.
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The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “GLOPO Recalls Children's Scooters Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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