Excite Super Speeder II and Viper Scooters Recalled for Pinch Hazard
Excite Ltd. is recalling Super Speeder II and Viper scooters sold at Rite Aid because the folding mechanism can pinch fingers, causing injuries.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, including a partially amputated fingertip and lacerations requiring stitches, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Excite Ltd. is recalling approximately 80,000 Super Speeder II and Viper scooters. These scooters feature a lightweight aluminum frame, black foam handle grips, and 4-inch translucent in-line style wheels. The specific models involved are identified by "Super Speeder II" or "Viper" printed on the standing platform and steering column, with "Excite" printed at the top of the steering column. This recall applies only to units sold at Rite Aid stores nationwide from August 2000 to December 2000 for about $49. It does not include the original Super Speeder or other Viper brand scooters.
The recall is due to a pinch-point hazard where the steering column meets the base of the scooter. Fingers can be injured while folding or unfolding the scooter. 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.
Consumers should stop using these scooters immediately and contact Excite Ltd. to receive a free cap that covers the front of the folding mechanism. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- Excite Super Speeder II and Viper scooter
- Manufacturer
- Excite Ltd., of Hong Kong
- Category
- Consumer Product — Scooters
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 80,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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