CPSCRecalled Aug 27, 2004 · #04203
CPSC, BMW Announce Recall of SlideCarver Scooters
Hazard
The front column of the scooter does not meet impact resistance standards. The handlebar column can break if the scooter hits an object, which can cause the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
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The SlideCarver is a three-wheeled scooter which is designed to be steered both in the front and back. The steering design allows riders to shift weight and change direction while maintaining control. It has twin-disc brakes, and wide tires equipped with wear indicators. The SlideCarver stands 39.5 inches high by 20 inches wide, has a 26.5-inch wheelbase, weighs approximately 26.5 pounds, and can be folded. "BMW" and "SlideCarver" are written on the underside of the rider platform of these scooters.
Product details
- Product
- SlideCarver Scooter
- Type
- Scooters / Mini bikes
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC, of Woodcliff Lake, N.J.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- BMW dealerships and on the firm's Web site, from December 2003 through July 2004, for about $700.
- Made in
- Germany
What you should do
Consumers should return the SlideCarver scooters to any BMW dealership or contact the firm for information on returning the scooter to receive a refund. Additionally, consumers will receive a $200 gift certificate for BMW lifestyle merchandise.