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CPSC, Excite Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters

U.S. CPSCInjuriesDec 20, 2000
Recalled Excite Super Speeder II scooter
Recalled Excite Super Speeder II scooter

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & 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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Rite Aid stores nationwide exclusively sold the Super Speeder II and Viper scooters, from August 2000 to December 2000, for about $49.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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