WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: SlideCarver Scooter
Units: 161
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC, of Woodcliff Lake, N.J.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: BMW has received one report of a scooter front
column breaking, causing a rider to fall and suffer minor injuries.
Description: 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.
Sold at: BMW dealerships and on the firm’s Web site from December 2003
through July 2004 for about $700.
Manufactured in: Germany
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact BMW at (800) 831-1117
between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
