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MGA Entertainment Inc. Announces Recall of Bratz Stylin' Scooters

Product Liability > Vehicles

March 28, 2005

Van Nuys, CA - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with MGA Entertainment announced voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

The name of the product is Bratz(tm) Stylin' Scooter(tm) and involves approximately 297,000 and was distributed by MGA Entertainment Inc., of Van Nuys, California.

The manufacturer is Jurong Dumar Bicycle, Inc. of China. However, the recall does not include Bratz(tm) Stylin' Scooters(tm) manufactured for MGA by any manufacturer other than Jurong Dumar Bicycle, Inc.

The hazard is that the wheels of the scooter can break or become damaged, and users of the scooters can fall and suffer injuries.

MGA has received six reports of cracked wheels on the recalled scooters. All six incidents resulted in cuts, scrapes, and bruises. In one case, a 9 year old suffered a broken arm.

The product is a non-motorized two-wheeled scooter with a folding hinge and an adjustable handlebar. The scooter platform is purple with a bright pink Bratz logo on the top surface.

Scooters containing information identifying the product as Item No. 266563, with a date of manufacture prior to July 2004, and manufactured by Jurong Dumar Bicycle, Inc. are included in this recall. This identification information can be located either in the area directly beneath the scooter platform or at the bottom of the scooter near the rear wheel.

The units were sold at toy and discount chain stores nationwide from September 2003 through November 2004 for about $30.

Consumers should stop using the scooter immediately and contact MGA for a refund or a replacement scooter. For additional information, contact MGA toll-free at (800) 222-4685 anytime or visit the company's Web site at www.mgae.com.

 
 
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