CPSC recall · Reported June 24, 2008
Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2008 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs
The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start …
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. recalled The recall includes 2008 model 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs of the following models: MO….
Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2008 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs was recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. in June 24, 2008. Reason: The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever i…. Remedy: Consumers with the recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately and contact their loc…. Verify recall #08588 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever i….
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- June 24, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08588 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 recall includes 2008 model 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs of the following models: MODEL MODEL NUMBER 2008 DVX 50 Black/Red A2008KSA2BUSD 2008 DVX 50 Black/Lime A2008KSA2BUSE 2008 DVX 50 Pink A2008KSA2BUST 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Red A2008KSB2BCAD 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Lime A2008KSB2BCAE 2008 DVX 90-California-Pink A2008KSB2BCAT 2008 DVX 90 Black/Red A2008KSB2BUSD 2008 DVX 90 Black/Lime A2008KSB2BUSE 2008 DVX 90 Pink A2008KSB2BUST 2008 50 2X4 Auto Green A2008KUA2BUSG 2008 50 2X4 Auto Red A2008KUA2BUSR 2008 50 2X4 Auto Pink A2008KUA2BUST 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Green A2008KUB2BCAG 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Red A2008KUB2BCAR 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Pink A2008KUB2BCAT 2008 90 2X4 Auto Green A2008KUB2BUSG 2008 90 2X4 Auto Red A2008KUB2BUSR 2008 90 2X4 Auto Pink A2008KUB2BUST
Reason for recall
The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury or death to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers with the recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08588 |
| Date reported | June 24, 2008 |
| Date initiated | June 24, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 6,000 |
| 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 with the recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair. Reg…
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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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