Recall: Xootr Recalls Adult Kick Scooters Due to Fall Hazard

Description: This recall involves all Xootr adult kick scooters with the QuickClick push-button latching mechanism. The silver scooters are 30 inches long by 10 inches wide, and have a handlebar height of 36 inches. The Xootr logo is on the deck and lower section of the handlebar. The scooters have a plastic, wood or metal deck, and can be identified by a black push button located on the steer support.

Name of product: Xootr adult kick scooters

Units: About 3,000

Manufacturer: Xootr of Old Forge, Pa.

Hazard: The steer support can break during normal use, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scooters and contact the firm to receive the free repair.

Recall date: April 06, 2017

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of breaks in steer supports, resulting in one report of scrapes and bruises from a fall.

Sold At: Lajolla Swim and Sport, Nyce Wheels, San Francyclo and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Xootr.com from November 2016 through January 2017 for about $270.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: Xootr at 800-816-2724 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at support@xootr.com or online at www.xootr.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

Recall number: 17-127