Recalls / 2013-02-26

Dynacraft Recalls Hello Kitty City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us

13125 · Recalled 2013-02-26 · CPSC page

City Scooter with Hello Kitty graphics, model number 8801-03

Description

This recall involves electric, battery-operated City Scooters that are pink and black with Hello Kitty graphics on the front panel, footboard and rear fenders. The scooters were manufactured between September 9, 2012 and December 3, 2012. Model number "8801-03" and the date of manufacture, formatted as "YYYY/MM/DD," are printed on a data label on the underside of the scooter's center platform. Serial numbers for the recalled scooters have the letters "QYCEI" followed by a six-digit number in the following range: 000001 through 014456. The serial number can be found etched on the underside of the scooter's center platform near the data label.

Hazards

The scooters can accelerate suddenly while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Reported injuries

The firm has received nine reports of incidents of City Scooters accelerating unintentionally, including three with minor injuries that include a bloody nose and bruises.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the City Scooter, disconnect the battery and return it to the nearest Toys R Us store to receive a full refund or store credit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Motor Scooters with Hello Kitty graphics		About 5,200

Parties

Manufacturer: Zhejiang Qunying Vehicle Co. Ltd.
Distributor: Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Toys R Us stores, Toysrus.com nationwide

Consumer contact

Dynacraft; at (800) 551-0032, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or online at www.dynacraftbike.com, and click on Owners, then select Warnings/Recalls.

More images

The model number and the manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the scooter

Source: CPSC recall 13125. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.