Recalls / 2000-12-20

CPSC, Excite Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters

01059 · Recalled 2000-12-20 · CPSC page

Recalled Excite Super Speeder II scooter

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported 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.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Excite Super Speeder II and Viper scooter		About 80,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Excite Ltd.
Sold at: Rite Aid exclusively sold the Super Speeder II, Viper scooters, from August 2000 to December 2000, for about $49.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Excite Ltd. toll-free at (888) 571-3731 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Source: CPSC recall 01059. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.