CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters

Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user …

Recall #: 05600
Affected scope: About 475

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The CPSC recalled The Aqua Scout Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimm….

CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 2, 2005. Reason: Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to f…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua …. Verify recall #05600 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to f….

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agency class: September 2, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05600 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The Aqua Scout Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller. There are no model numbers or brand name written on the scooter.

Reason for recall

Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05600
Date reported	September 2, 2005
Date initiated	September 2, 2005
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 475
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 2, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05600.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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