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New Toy Electric Scooter Unveiled Just in Time for the Holidays

28 November 2000

New Toy Electric Scooter Unveiled Just in Time for the Holidays

    SEBASTOPOL, Calif., Nov. 27 Now smaller children can jump
feet first onto the electric scooter craze sweeping the nation.  Electric
transportation developer ZAPWORLD.COM today unveiled a new toy
electric scooter called ZAPPY Jr., modeled after its famous scooter for
adults.
    ZAPWORLD.COM (ZAP), which also manufactures electric bicycles and
motorcycles, first designed the ZAPPY folding electric scooter in 1997.  While
ZAP originally intended the ZAPPY as transportation, many people, kids
especially, were using it as recreation.  With the recent popularity of push
scooters, ZAP's designers were convinced there would be a strong demand for a
toy version of the ZAPPY.
    "While the ZAPPY can be used by many different ages, we wanted a scooter
that was slower and safer for kids ages six to 9," said ZAP Chief Engineer
Scott Cronk.  "With a top-speed of 8 MPH, a hand brake, and a molded plastic
body, ZAPPY Jr. is specifically designed to be a toy for kids, not for adults.
Like all scooters, parents should always supervise their children and make
them wear a helmet."
    Cronk says ZAPPY Jr. is easier to ride than a skateboard and even works
like a regular push scooter.  To ride it, put one foot on the scooter, kick
off, pull the throttle, and -- ZAP! -- you're off to the races.  Electric
power makes it clean and quiet.  To recharge, just plug into any normal
household outlet.  Batteries and charger included.