By LIBBY MIDDLEBROOK
The Warehouse is recalling 4000 scooters this week after the same model caused injuries to riders in the United States.
New Jersey-based toy manufacturer Kent International has found problems with a 100,000 batch of Kickin' Mini Scooters, 4000 of which were sold through The Warehouse in August and September.
Six
injuries, including a broken arm, were caused in the US by scooter handles falling out of the steering column.
The Warehouse's buyer of sporting goods, Steve Clark, said the retail chain was notified of the problem last week and would advertise the recall throughout the country tomorrow.
"We were really surprised to hear about it, actually. We've had no complaints."
The Warehouse is still selling Kickin' scooters, but additional locking pins have been added to the handles to prevent them from falling out.
The problem scooters were made of chrome-plated steel and the handles are attached to the steering column by only a clamp.
The Warehouse was the only retail chain to distribute the model.
Mr Clark said the company always advised customers to wear helmets and other protective clothing while riding scooters. Attempting tricks on scooters was not advised because of their design.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has received no complaints about the scooter.
