CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters
The Aqua Water Scooter is a hand-held battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has either a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller and a shark face on the front.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact CSK Auto at (800) 842-3070 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the CSK Web site at www.cskauto.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Checker Auto Parts and Kragen Auto Parts stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Minnesota, and on the firm's Web site, from April 2005 to June 2005, for about $99.
Injuries
CSK has received nine reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including three reports of facial injuries, such as lacerations and bruising.
Recall Number
05210
Product Information
Product Name
Aqua Water Scooters
Product Type
Scuba Diving/Water Activity Equipment
Number of Units
About 2,200
Imported By
CSK Auto Inc., of Phoenix. Ariz.
Manufactured In
China