Ricky Powersports Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Recall 23195 · May 4, 2023 · Ricky Powersports
570
units affected
570
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23195
- Date
- May 4, 2023
- Company
- Ricky Powersports
- Units affected
- 570
- Product
- Ricky Powersports Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves Ricky Powersports RPS Youth BF-ATV125E 125cc ATVs. The ATVs were sold in burgundy, purple camo, red spider, blue, black, blue spider, black spider, pink camo, leaf camo and army green camo colors and are intended for use by children ages 10 years and older. "RPS" is printed on the handlebar pad and "125cc" is printed on both sides of the vehicle. The model number is printed on both sides of the vehicle and on an identification plate mounted on the frame behind the front bumper which also states, "this ATV is subject to Ricky Powersports LLC's action plan approved by the U.S.
What can happen
The recalled ATVs fail to comply with the mandatory requirements of the federal ATV safety standard, including parking brake requirements, posing a collision hazard to consumers if the vehicle is parked on an incline. The ATVs also fail to comply with other mandatory safety requirements for ATVs intended for children 10 years of age and older, including improper labeling and missing safety reflectors. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety standard requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Ricky Powersports for a free repair from an authorized repair shop.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Ricky Powersports dealers nationwide including Bargain ATVs, Trackside Powersports, Winner's Circle Inc., Luca Motorsports, Little Power Sports, Permian Basin Power Sports & More, Texan Powersports & Electronics, Hawg Powersports 1, Charlie and Son Inc., J.L Motor, MSA Powersports...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ricky powersports youth all-terrain vehicles (atvs)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Ricky Powersports for a free repair from an authorized repair shop.
What is the hazard?
The recalled ATVs fail to comply with the mandatory requirements of the federal ATV safety standard, including parking brake requirements, posing a collision hazard to consumers if the vehicle is parked on an incline. The ATVs also fail to comply with other mandatory safety requirements for ATVs intended for children.
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.