Leoch E-Vehicle recalls
Leoch E-Vehicle Ltd.
CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
- Recall date
- 2004-09-02
- Recall number
- 04207
- Product type
- E-scooter
- Units
- 74,811
- Hazard
- Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock hazard.
- Incidents and injuries
- Target has received two reports of the scooters catching fire. There have been 13 reports of scooters starting and/or moving on their own. One person reported receiving scratches as a result. There have also been five reports of property damage, including two reports of the scooters causing house fi
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the scooters immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide, from February 2003 through June 2004, for about $200.
- Made in
- China