Ricky Powersports Recalls Youth and Adult All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Regulations

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This CPSC action (record #25021) was formally reported on October 24, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Jiangsu Tiking Sports Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of China (youth ATV) is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 385 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety regulations. The youth ATVs' mechanical suspension fails to comply with safety requirements, posing a crash hazard. The adult AT… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and contact Ricky Powersports to arrange to return the ATVs for a full refund. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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