Collapsible scooters are a hot new recreational item.
Kids are especially enjoying this affordable, easy to ride version of an old means of conveyance. The National Safety Council and the Wisconsin Council of Safety advise that parents should purchase safety equipment along with the scooter and insist that riders use it. Parents should also make sure that kids ride in safe environments to reduce the frequency and severity of scooter-related injuries among children, said Bryan Roessler, WCS director. Some scooters have been recalled because of defects that could lead to injury. Children, ages 8 and under should not use scooters without close adult supervision.