Child Scooter (kid Scooter)
Recall Summary A children's kick scooter with adjustable height and folding design (for ages 2-12) is being recalled in South Korea due to dangerous chemical contamination. Film stickers on the product contain cadmium at nearly 4 times the safe limit and phthalate plasticizers at 197 times the safe limit, which can cause kidney damage, respiratory problems, and developmental issues in children. Consumers who own this product should stop using it immediately and contact the distributor for repair, replacement, or refund options.
- Product
- 어린이용 킥보드(어린이용 킥보드) | Model: 높이 조절 접이식 어린이 킥 스쿠터, 2-12 세 소년 소녀, 야외 사이클링 | Brand: - | Origin: 국외>아시아지역>중국 | Barcode: - | Cert: - | Remedy: ㅇ 해당 제품을 보유하고 있는 소비자는 즉시 사용을 중지할 것 ㅇ 문의처에 연락·방문 등을 통하여 수리, 교환, 환불 등 조치를 받을 것
- Reason
- Total cadmium exceeds the limit by 3.9 times - Site: film sticker - Measured value: 297 mg/kg - Reference value: 75 mg/kg or less ㅇ Phthalate-based plasticizers 197.2 times the reference value - Site: film sticker - Measured value: DEHP 19.034%, DINP 0.689% - Reference value: 0.1% or less total Exposure to cadmium may cause kidney and respiratory system side effects and decreased learning ability in children. Exposure to phthalate-based plasticizers may cause liver and kidney damage.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- South Korea
- Agency
- KATS
- Recall date
- 2026-04-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- South Korea
Official recall notice from KATS
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/4497ec15-a4c8-42e8-a747-4bbe0b9f03b6