CPSC, Excite Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Excite Super Speeder II and Viper scooter
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Excite-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Scooters |
| Title | CPSC, Excite Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/excite-scooter.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Excite Super Speeder II scooter |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Excite Super Speeder II and Viper scooter |
| Products › Type | Scooters / Mini bikes |
| Products › Category I D | 2115 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80,000 |
| Recall I D | 373 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Rite Aid stores nationwide exclusively sold the Super Speeder II and Viper scooters, from August 2000 to December 2000, for about $49. |
| Recall Date | 2000-12-20T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 01059 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Excite Ltd., of Hong Kong |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-08T00:00:00 |