WASHINGTON – Nearly 100,000 scooters are being recalled because of handlebar problems that caused riders to lose control, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday.

About 90,000 Kent Kickin’ Mini Scooters are being recalled because the handles can come out of the steering column. About 7,500 Racer X20 scooters from Kash ‘N Gold Ltd. are being recalled because a joint between the handlebars can break.

Consumers can call Kent International at 800-451-5368 to receive a free replacement handlebar for the Kent model. The Racer X20 scooters can be returned to the store where they were purchased for a refund or a new ‘N Gold can be reached at 800-354-8785.