| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| September 2, 2005 Alert #05-600 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Customers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Product: Aqua Scout Water Scooters
Units: About 475
Importer: MyDigitalDiscount.com Inc. / Aqua Scout, of Minetto, N.Y.
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.
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.
Sold at: Online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay from May 2005 through July 2005 for about $120.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: Consumers have been contacted directly by Aqua Scout. For additional information, contact Aqua Scout via e-mail at matchoo5050@yahoo.com, by telephone at (315) 343-0369 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Aqua Scout Web site at www.aquascout.us