Safety regulator, Eton America Announce Recall of Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall 03526 · Feb 5, 2003 · Eton America LLC
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03526
- Date
- Feb 5, 2003
- Company
- Eton America LLC
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- Viper Jr youth ATVs
- Product type
- All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
The recalled 2003 model ATVs are red, yellow and black. They have the brand name "Viper Jr" written on both sides of the front chassis. These are small ATVs intended for children between ages 6 and 12.
What can happen
The ATV contains a remote shutoff switch that shuts the ATV off. For the remote shutoff switch to work, the receiver switch on the ATV must be in the on position. It was possible for the ATV to be started with the receiver switch in the off position. The ATV could not be shutoff with the remote switch, should the rider start to act in an unsafe manner. This could cause serious bodily harm.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be repaired. Owners of these ATVs have been notified.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dealerships nationwide sold these ATVs, from August 2002 through January 2003, for $1500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled viper jr youth atvs?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be repaired. Owners of these ATVs have been notified.
What is the hazard?
The ATV contains a remote shutoff switch that shuts the ATV off. For the remote shutoff switch to work, the receiver switch on the ATV must be in the on position. It was possible for the ATV to be started with the receiver switch in the off position. The ATV could not be shutoff with the remote switch, should the.
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