CPSC recall · Reported February 9, 2023
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls E-Z-GO PTVs Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
The electronic board that powers the USB port can overheat and ignite adjacent components, posing a fire hazard.
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia recalled This recall involves model year 2021, 2022 and 2023 Freedom and Valor E-Z-GO RXV personal….
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls E-Z-GO PTVs Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia in February 9, 2023. Reason: The electronic board that powers the USB port can overheat and ignite adjacent components, posing a fire haza…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PTVs, turn the key switch to the OFF…. Verify recall #23726 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia issued this CPSC recall-The electronic board that powers the USB port can overheat and ignite adjacent components, posing a fire haza….
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- February 9, 2023
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23726 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.
Vehicles recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
This recall involves model year 2021, 2022 and 2023 Freedom and Valor E-Z-GO RXV personal transportation vehicles, with serial numbers ranging from 5585710 through 5716926; and model year 2021, 2022 and 2023 Valor, Express and Liberty E-Z-GO TXT personal transportation vehicles, with serial numbers ranging from 3478457 through 3591890. Recalled units are equipped with an optional USB charge port. The vehicle's serial number is printed near the base of the steering column for RXV models and is printed below the operator seat position for TXT models. These vehicles are commonly referred to as golf carts or golf cars and are used primarily to transport people.
Reason for recall
The electronic board that powers the USB port can overheat and ignite adjacent components, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PTVs, turn the key switch to the OFF position and do not connect electric powered PTVs to a charger or a power outlet. Contact Textron Specialized Vehicles to schedule a free repair. The dealer will install a fiberglass/aluminum thermal insulation protective sleeve over the USB charge port module. Textron Specialized Vehicles is contacting all purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23726 |
| Date reported | February 9, 2023 |
| Date initiated | February 9, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Georgia |
| Affected scope | About 143,000 (In addition, about 8,100 were sold in Canada and about 1,000 in Mexico) (Some of the PTVs have been previously recalled in September 2021, January 2022 and September 2022) |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled PTVs, turn the key switch to the OFF position and do not connect electric po…
- Check the recall number (23726) 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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