CPSC, Kent International and Kash ‘N Gold Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters
Kids’ product recall 01-049. Announced by CPSC on Dec 7, 2000.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Dec 7, 2000. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- About 90,000 Kent Kickin’ Mini-Scooters and about 7,500 Kash ‘N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters units, as CPSC gives them
- Reported injuries, in the notice (needs attention)
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
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.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
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, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: Kent: For more informaThe “Pacee” pacifiers are aqua blue with a soft, butterfly- shaped shield and semi-circle tab handle.tion, call Kent International at (800) 451-KENT (5368) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Kash ‘N Gold: For more information, call Kash ‘N Gold at (800) 354-8785 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 90,000 Kent Kickin’ Mini-Scooters and about 7,500 Kash ‘N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters units, as CPSC gives them.
Kent Kickin’ Mini-Scooters and Kash ‘N Gold Racer X20TM Scooters.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Kent International Inc., Parsippany, N.J.
- Imported by Kash ‘N Gold Ltd., Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
- Discovery and Mervyn’s stores sold these scooters nationwide, from August 2000 through September 2000, for between $70 and $100.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
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.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.