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Xootr Adult Kick Scooters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
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.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact the firm to receive the free repair.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- April 6, 2017
- Brand
- Xootr of Old Forge, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received six reports of breaks in steer supports, resulting in one report of scrapes and bruises from a fall.
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.
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: “Xootr Recalls Adult Kick 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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