ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | June 26 2008 |
Name of Products: | 2008 Model Year KFX 50 and KFX 90 Youth ATVs |
Units: | About 6,000 |
Manufacturer: | 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. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | The recall includes 2008 model year KFX 50 (50cc) and KFX 90 (90cc) youth ATVs. The affected models are green or white with black trim. The model name is located on either side below the handlebars. |
Product # / SKU: | KFX 50 (50cc) and KFX 90 (90cc) |
Sold at: | Kawasaki dealerships nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for about $1,750 (KFX 50) and $2,200 (KFX 90). |
Manufactured in: | Taiwan |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. |
Consumer Contact: | Kawasaki |