CPSC recall · Reported February 5, 2003
CPSC, Eton America Announce Recall of Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
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 …
Eton America LLC, of Spartanburg, S.c. recalled The recalled 2003 model ATVs are red, yellow and black. They have the brand name "Viper J….
CPSC, Eton America Announce Recall of Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) was recalled by Eton America LLC, of Spartanburg, S.c. in February 5, 2003. Reason: The ATV contains a remote shutoff switch that shuts the ATV off. For the remote shutoff switch to work, the r…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local dealer to sche…. Verify recall #03526 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Eton America LLC, of Spartanburg, S.c. issued this CPSC recall-The ATV contains a remote shutoff switch that shuts the ATV off. For the remote shutoff switch to work, the r….
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- February 5, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03526 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
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03526 |
| Date reported | February 5, 2003 |
| Date initiated | February 5, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Eton America LLC, of Spartanburg, S.c. |
| Affected scope | About 1,400 |
| 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 dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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