Four-Wheeled Ride-On Vehicles Recalled by Razor USA Due to Throttle Controller Defect
Recall 08410 · Sep 25, 2008 · Razor USA LLC
30,000
units affected
30,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08410
- Date
- Sep 25, 2008
- Company
- Razor USA LLC
- Units affected
- 30,000
- Product
- Razor® Dirt Quad Electric Powered Ride-On Vehicles
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Razor® Dirt Quad electrically powered ride-on vehicles. Product ID numbers included in the recall begin with 103110-01 or 103110-02. The product ID numbers are located on the bar code affixed to the right step of the vehicle, on the charger and on the retail packaging. Product ID numbers beginning with 103110-03 or later are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Razor for a free replacement controller.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Razor has received 60 reports of the vehicles unexpectedly surging forward, including two reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Authorized dealers nationwide from August 2006 through September 2007 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled razor® dirt quad electric powered ride-on vehicles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Razor for a free replacement controller.
What is the hazard?
The control module for the throttle can fail and cause the electric ride-on vehicle to unexpectedly surge forward, posing a risk of injury to the user or a bystander.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.