CPSC, BMW Announce Recall of SlideCarver Scooters
CPSC recall 04203. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The front column of the scooter does not meet impact resistance standards. The handlebar column can break if the scooter hits an object, which can cause the rider to fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should return the SlideCarver scooters to any BMW dealership or contact the firm for information on returning the scooter to receive a refund. Additionally, consumers will receive a $200 gift certificate for BMW lifestyle merchandise.
CPSC recall 04203 has the recall date 27 Aug 2004. The notice names the firm BMW of North America. The recall has about 161 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Scooters / Mini bikes.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | BMW has received one report of a scooter front column breaking, causing a rider to fall and suffer minor injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 161 |
| Description | The SlideCarver is a three-wheeled scooter which is designed to be steered both in the front and back. The steering design allows riders to shift weight and change direction while maintaining control. It has twin-disc brakes, and wide tires equipped with wear indicators. The SlideCarver stands 39.5 inches high by 20 inches wide, has a 26.5-inch wheelbase, weighs approximately 26.5 pounds, and can be folded. "BMW" and "SlideCarver" are written on the underside of the rider platform of these scooters. |
| Product | SlideCarver Scooter, 161, Scooters / Mini bikes |
| Sold at | BMW dealerships and on the firm's Web site, from December 2003 through July 2004, for about $700. |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Made in | Germany |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 161Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Scooters / Mini bikes
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name BMW of North America
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04203The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 04203. https://recallregister.com/product/2674-cpsc-bmw-announce-recall-of-slidecarver-scooters/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04203 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
BMW has received one report of a scooter front column breaking, causing a rider to fall and suffer minor injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
BMW dealerships and on the firm's Web site, from December 2003 through July 2004, for about $700.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04203?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
161
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Germany