CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-09-02 · 05600
Hazards
Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
Recall
Number
05600
Date
2005-09-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Aqua Scout Water Scooters
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay, from May 2005 through July 2005, for about $120.
Importer(s)
MyDigitalDiscount.com Inc. / Aqua Scout, of Minetto, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The Aqua Scout Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller. There are no model numbers or brand name written on the scooter.