CPSC, Excite Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-12-20). Hazards: entrapment. About 80,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01059 |
| Published | 2000-12-20 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-08 |
| Product category | Scooters / Mini bikes |
| Products | Excite Super Speeder II and Viper scooter |
| Firm named in the title | Excite Ltd. |
| Firms | Excite Ltd., of Hong Kong (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 80,000 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Rite Aid stores nationwide exclusively sold the Super Speeder II and Viper scooters, from August 2000 to December 2000, for about $49. |
Description
The recall involves Excite Super Speeder II and Viper scooters. The scooter has a lightweight aluminum frame with black, foam handle grips. "Super Speeder II" or "Viper" is printed on the standing platform and on the steering column. The steering column also has "Excite" printed at the top. The scooter has 4-inch translucent in-line style wheels. Only the Excite Super Speeder II and Excite Viper scooters sold at Rite Aid are part of this recall. This recall does not include the original Super Speeder or other Viper brand scooters.
Hazard
The front of the folding mechanism, where the steering column meets the base of the scooter, can create a pinch-point. Fingers can be injured while folding or unfolding the scooter.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these Excite scooters immediately and contact Excite Ltd. to receive a free cap that will cover the front of the folding mechanism.
Incidents and injuries
Excite has received nine reports of pinch-point injuries to children including one partially amputated fingertip and eight lacerations, one of which required eight stitches.
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