The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced recalls of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. For a complete list of recalled products, visit www.cpsc.gov.
Three companies are recalling all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Product: Model year 2008 Arctic Cat 50cc and 90cc youth ATVs
Units: About 6,000
Distributed by: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard: The speed controller on the ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury or death to the rider.
Description: For a list of recalled model numbers, visit www.cpsc.gov.
Sold by: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from July 2007 through June 2008 for $1,800 to $2,400.
Remedy: Contact a local dealer to schedule a free repair.
Contact: Call 800-279-6851 or visit www.arctic-cat.com.
Product: 2008 model year Mongoose youth ATVs
Units: About 1,700
Importer: KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Hazard: A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
Description: This recall involves 2008 Mongoose 50cc, 70cc and 90cc youth ATVs. KYMCO is printed on a label on the front of the vehicle, and the model name is printed on a label on each side of the fuel tank.
Sold by: KYMCO dealers nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for $1,700 to $2,100.
Remedy: Contact any authorized KYMCO dealer to schedule a free repair.
Contact: Call 888-235-3417 or visit www.kymcousa.com.
Product: 2008 model year KFX 50 and KFX 90 youth ATVs
Units: About 6,000
Distributed by: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.
Hazard: The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
Description: The recall includes 2008 model year KFX 50 (50cc) and KFX 90 (90cc) youth ATVs in green or white with black trim. The model name is on either side below the handlebars.
Sold by: Kawasaki dealerships nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for about $1,750 (KFX 50) and $2,200 (KFX 90).
Remedy: Contact any authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
Contact: Call 866-802-9381 or visit www.kawasaki.com.
