ATVs Recalled By KYMCO 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 Mongoose Youth ATVs |
Units: | About 1,700 |
Manufacturer: | Imported by 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. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | This recall involves model year 2008 Mongoose 50cc, 70cc and 90cc Youth ATVs. KYMCO is printed on a label located on the front of the vehicle, and the model name is printed on a label located on each side of the fuel tank. |
Product # / SKU: | 2008 Mongoose 50cc, 70cc and 90cc |
Sold at: | KYMCO dealers nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,700 and $2,100. |
Manufactured in: | Taiwan |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized KYMCO dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. |
Consumer Contact: | KYMCO USA |