Aqua Scout Water Scooters
CPSC Recall #05-600 — September 1, 2005
Product
Aqua Scout Water Scooters
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 is no model numbers or brand name written on the scooter.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Aqua Scout has received five reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including two reports of minor injuries such as lacerations and bruising.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement.
Units Affected
About 475
Sold At
Online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay from May 2005 through July 2005 for about $120.
Importer
MyDigitalDiscount.com Inc. / Aqua Scout, of Minetto, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China