CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Electric Scooters
CPSC recall 04207. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Improper wiring can cause a short circuit, posing a fire hazard in the scooter. In addition, inadequate insulation may expose electrical wiring, which poses a shock hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the scooters immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 04207 has the recall date 2 Sep 2004. The notice names the firm Leoch E-Vehicle. The recall has about 74,811 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Scooters / Mini bikes.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Target has received two reports of the scooters catching fire. There have been 13 reports of scooters starting and/or moving on their own. One person reported receiving scratches as a result. There have also been five reports of property damage, including two reports of the scooters causing house fires. |
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| Units | 74,811 |
| Description | The recall involves Leoch-brand scooters that were also sold under the names "E-Scooter" and "Red Dragon." The scooters have a seat, two wheels and footrests on each side. A sticker on the left footrest reads, "E-Scooter." On the right footrest there is a sticker with a horse-head image. A serial number is printed underneath the left footrest. The affected scooter's model number is DK24250-3. |
| Product | Leoch Electric Scooters (also known as "Red Dragon" and "E-Scooter"), 74,811, Scooters / Mini bikes |
| Sold at | Target stores nationwide, from February 2003 through June 2004, for about $200. |
| Manufacturer | Leoch E-Vehicle Ltd |
| Importer | Target Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 74,811Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 38%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Scooters / Mini bikes
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Leoch E-Vehicle
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 04207The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04207. https://recallregister.com/product/2678-cpsc-target-announce-recall-of-electric-scooters/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 04207 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target has received two reports of the scooters catching fire. There have been 13 reports of scooters starting and/or moving on their own. One person reported receiving scratches as a result. There have also been five reports of property damage, including two reports of the scooters causing house fires.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target stores nationwide, from February 2003 through June 2004, for about $200.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04207?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
74,811
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China