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CPSC, Kent International and Kash 'N Gold Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters

CPSC recall 01049. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The Kent scooter handles can unexpectedly come out of the steering column if the clamp holding them in is not tight, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. For the Kash 'N Gold scooters, the plastic "T" joint between the handlebars can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Kent: Consumers should stop riding these Kent scooters immediately, and call Kent International to receive a free replacement handlebar with pins to secure the handlebars. Kash 'N Gold: Consumers should stop riding these scooters immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or a new scooter with a metal "T" joint.

CPSC recall 01049 has the recall date 7 Dec 2000. The notice names the firm Kent International. The recall has about 90,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Scooters / Mini bikes.

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CPSC recall 01049: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
Kent has received four reports of the handles coming out, resulting in four children suffering injuries, including broken arms, a broken wrist, bruises, abrasions and a cracked tooth.
Units90,000
Description
Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters These are Kickin' Mini-Scooters made of chrome-plated steel. A vertical decal on the steering column reads "KICKIN' MINI SCOOTER." The scooter's black plastic platform measures about 15 inches long, and it has 4-inch translucent in-line style wheels. "KENT" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the lower part of the steering column. The scooters were sold with black backpacks embroidered in white with the word "Kickin." Kent has sold other models to Toys R Us such as the Street Craze, the Street Racer and Scoot that are NOT part of this recall. Scooters that Kent sold to Wal Mart, Meijer's, Target and AAFES are also NOT part of this recall. Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters These are Racer X20TM model scooters. The scooters' platforms measure 20 inches long. The scooters are made from lightweight aluminum, and have translucent in-line style wheels. They have swivel handlebars with foam grips, which adjust to various heights. The nonslip surface on the deck of the scooter reads, "RACER." "X20" is written on the lower part of the steering column. The scooters are mostly silver, and have blue, green, red, orange or clear wheels. The scooters were made in China.
ProductKent Kickin' Mini-Scooters and Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters, About 90,000 Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters and about 7,500 Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters, Scooters / Mini bikes
Sold atDiscovery and Mervyn's stores sold these scooters nationwide, from August 2000 through September 2000, for between $70 and $100.
ImporterKent International Inc; Kash 'N Gold Ltd
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
90,000Median of 2000: 31,000
CPSC recalls of 2000
191
Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
16%
Recalls of 2000 in the category Scooters / Mini bikes
1%
Recalls on the register that name Kent International
2

Other recalls of the firm

Other CPSC recalls that name Kent International
DateRecall
3 Jan 2002CPSC, Kent International Inc. Announce Recall of "Midget Racer" Mini-Bicycles

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01049. https://recallregister.com/product/364-cpsc-kent-international-and-kash-n-gold-ltd-announce-recall-of-scooter/. 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 01049 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: Kent has received four reports of the handles coming out, resulting in four children suffering injuries, including broken arms, a broken wrist, bruises, abrasions and a cracked tooth.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Discovery and Mervyn's stores sold these scooters nationwide, from August 2000 through September 2000, for between $70 and $100.
How many units are in CPSC recall 01049?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 90,000 Kent Kickin' Mini-Scooters and about 7,500 Kash 'N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: China