CSK Auto Announces Recall of Aqua Water Scooters

Name of Product: Aqua Water Scooters

Units: About 2,200

Importer: CSK Auto Inc., of Phoenix. Ariz.

Hazard: Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.

Description: The Aqua Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has either a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller and a shark face on the front.

Sold at: Checker Auto Parts and Kragen Auto Parts stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Minnesota, and on the firm’s Web site from April 2005 to June 2005 for about $99.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.