Children can operate them above the maximum allowed speed, increasing the risk of a crash that can cause serious injuries.
The youth ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard.
Children can operate them above the maximum allowed speed, increasing the risk of a crash that can cause serious injuries. The handlebars pose a laceration hazard should the child rider’s body or head impact the handlebars at a high rate of speed such as in a crash. In addition, the parking brake does not prevent the movement of the vehicle at the minimum required steepness.
ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death to children.
Name of Product: EGL and ACE Branded Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall Date: January 12, 2022
Recall Number: 22-052
Hazard: The youth ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard. Children can operate them above the maximum allowed speed, increasing the risk of a crash that can cause serious injuries. The handlebars pose a laceration hazard should the child rider’s body or head impact the handlebars at a high rate of speed such as in a crash. In addition, the parking brake does not prevent the movement of the vehicle at the minimum required steepness. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death to children.
Sold At: Triple J Import, AWL Distribution, D & M Motorsports and other authorized dealerships nationwide from July 2020 through March 2021 for between $650 and $850
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact EGL Motor to make an appointment for a no-cost full repair from an authorized repair shop.
Units: About 2,900
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