Product description
Two-wheeled 50cc scooter (affects those sold from August 2011 to August 2012)
See a list of details to help identify the product.
Reason the product is recalled
Some rear wheel rims of the scooters are too thin around the centre splined section. This may affect scooters sold from August 2011 to August 2012.
The hazards to consumers
The thin section of wheel rim can crack and break, possibly causing the wheel to separate from the main hub and resulting in a serious accident.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately stop riding the scooter and contact the place of purchase to see if their Kwik50 scooter is affected.
Alternatively, consumers can contact Xtreme Imports on 94719788 Monday – Friday between 9am and 4pm, via email at brett@xtremeimports.com.au, or from www.xtremeimports.com.au.
If required, the rear rim will be replaced with a stronger one.
Alternatively, consumers can contact Xtreme Imports on 94719788 Monday – Friday between 9am and 4pm, via email at brett@xtremeimports.com.au, or from www.xtremeimports.com.au.
If required, the rear rim will be replaced with a stronger one.
Details to help identify the product.
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
GC Motorcycles, Albany Kawasaki, Esperance Power Sports, Dragon Bikes, Manduraha Scooters, Rockingham Road and Trail, Scootamoto Central, Steves Motorcycles, Cannington Motorcycles, Joondalup Scooters, and Scootamore
Identifying product features
Amendment to Approval No.: 42430
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Amendment to Approval No.: 42430
Dates available for sale
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Where the product was sold
South Australia
Western Australia
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2012/13405 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
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