CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, CSK Auto Announce Recall of Aqua Water Scooters

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-210

Date: June 28, 2005

Product Name: Aqua Water Scooters

Recall Description:

The Aqua Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has either a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller and a shark face on the front.

Hazard Description:

 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.  

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 2,200

Incidents:

CSK has received nine reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including three reports of facial injuries such as lacerations and bruising.

Sold At:

Checker Auto Parts and Kragen Auto Parts stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Minnesota, and on the firm's Web site from April 2005 to June 2005 for about $99.

Manufactured In: