Pulse Performance Recalls Children's Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Recall #: 17072
Affected scope: About 8,900

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. recalled This recall involves Pulse Safe Start Transform electric scooters for children with manuf….

Pulse Performance Recalls Children's Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusive… was recalled by Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. in January 24, 2017. Reason: The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pu…. Verify recall #17072 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider..

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agency class: January 24, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17072 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

This recall involves Pulse Safe Start Transform electric scooters for children with manufacturing date codes between September 10, 2016 and October 11, 2016. The date code is printed on a label located under the platform in format XX(month)/XX(day)/2016 - 066QY. The scooters were sold in blue and have two wheels in front and one in the rear.

Reason for recall

The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund.

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	17072
Date reported	January 24, 2017
Date initiated	January 24, 2017
Recalling firm	Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Affected scope	About 8,900
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 immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refu…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 24, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17072.

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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