By Debbie Cai
Dynacraft BSC Inc. has voluntarily recalled certain motor
scooters sold by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) and Toys "R" Us Inc. as
they might accelerate suddenly while in use, causing the rider to
lose control and fall, according to the Consumer Product Safety
Commission.
About 5,500 electric battery-operated city scooters with purple
and black Monster High graphics are being recalled. The scooters
were manufactured between Oct. 5 and Nov. 7 and carry the model
number "8801-14." They were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores
nationwide and on Walmart.com from November of last year to January
for about $249.
The company is also recalling about 5,200 pink and black city
scooters with Hello Kitty graphics. The scooters were manufactured
between Sept. 10 and Dec. 3 and carry the model number "8801-03."
They were sold exclusively at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and on
Toysrus.com from October of last year to January for about
$279.
Dynacraft said it received nine reports of incidents of the
scooters accelerating unintentionally, including three with minor
injuries that include a bloody nose and bruises.
The scooters were manufactured by Zhejiang Qunying Vehicle Co.
in China.
Consumers are advised to stop using the scooters, disconnect the
battery, and return them to their respective stores for a full
refund or store credit.
-Write to Debbie Cai at debbie.cai@dowjones.com
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