CPSC Recall in 2017: Pulse Performance Recalls Children’s Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 17-072

Date: January 24, 2017

Product Name: Children’s electric scooters

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

The knuckle that joins the wheel of the children’s electric scooters to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 8,900

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Target stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $100.

Manufactured In:

China