CPSC recall · Reported September 26, 2001
CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of Youth ATVs
The drive chain on these ATVs could come off the sprockets and lock the rear axle. This could cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury o…
American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif. recalled These are 2002 model year Suzuki "QuadMaster 50" ATVs, designed for children 6 to 12 year….
CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of Youth ATVs was recalled by American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif. in September 26, 2001. Reason: The drive chain on these ATVs could come off the sprockets and lock the rear axle. This could cause the drive…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Suzuki dealer …. Verify recall #01235 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The drive chain on these ATVs could come off the sprockets and lock the rear axle. This could cause the drive….
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- September 26, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01235 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
These are 2002 model year Suzuki "QuadMaster 50" ATVs, designed for children 6 to 12 years old. The ATV has "QuadMaster 50" written on both sides of the bodywork.
Reason for recall
The drive chain on these ATVs could come off the sprockets and lock the rear axle. This could cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01235 |
| Date reported | September 26, 2001 |
| Date initiated | September 26, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 7,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free re…
- Check the recall number (01235) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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