CPSC recall · Reported March 14, 2005
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of Kawasaki Prairie™ 700 ATVs
The age recommendation warning label is missing. Children under 16 years old riding these adult-size ATVs can suffer serious injury or death.
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA of Lincoln, Neb. recalled The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include the Prairie™ KVF700-D1 4x4 model, which were manufactu….
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of Kawasaki Prairie™ 700 ATVs was recalled by Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA of Lincoln, Neb. in March 14, 2005. Reason: The age recommendation warning label is missing. Children under 16 years old riding these adult-size ATVs can…. Remedy: Consumers have been contacted directly and will receive a free sticker to adhere to their…. Verify recall #05552 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA of Lincoln, Neb. issued this CPSC recall-The age recommendation warning label is missing. Children under 16 years old riding these adult-size ATVs can….
- None
- agency class
- March 14, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05552 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled Kawasaki ATVs include the Prairie™ KVF700-D1 4x4 model, which were manufactured between June 2004 and February 2005. The ATVs come in green and red and have the words "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed on each side of the vehicle's fuel tank.
Reason for recall
The age recommendation warning label is missing. Children under 16 years old riding these adult-size ATVs can suffer serious injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers have been contacted directly and will receive a free sticker to adhere to their ATV immediately.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05552 |
| Date reported | March 14, 2005 |
| Date initiated | March 14, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA of Lincoln, Neb. |
| Affected scope | About 1,140 |
| 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 have been contacted directly and will receive a free sticker to adhere to their ATV immediately.
- Check the recall number (05552) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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