CPSC, Excite Ltd. Announce Recall of Scooters
CPSC recall 01059. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 01059 has the recall date 20 Dec 2000. The notice names the firm Excite. The recall has about 80,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Scooters / Mini bikes.
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More of the notice
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| 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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| Units | 80,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Excite Super Speeder II and Viper scooter, About 80,000, Scooters / Mini bikes |
| Sold at | Rite Aid stores nationwide exclusively sold the Super Speeder II and Viper scooters, from August 2000 to December 2000, for about $49. |
| Manufacturer | Excite Ltd., of Hong Kong |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 80,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Scooters / Mini bikes
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Excite
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2011 | Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid Stores |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01059The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01059. https://recallregister.com/product/373-cpsc-excite-ltd-announce-recall-of-scooters/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01059 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Rite Aid stores nationwide exclusively sold the Super Speeder II and Viper scooters, from August 2000 to December 2000, for about $49.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01059?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 80,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Excite?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Excite. This recall is 1 of them.