CPSC2003-02-05
CPSC, Eton America Announce Recall of Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Eton America LLC, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Hazard
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
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.
Sold at
Dealerships nationwide sold these ATVs, from August 2002 through January 2003, for $1500.
Affected count
About 1,400
Injuries reported
None reported.
Products
"Viper Jr" youth ATVs
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Eton at (864) 278-9585 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Eton-America-Announce-Recall-of-Youth-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVsDon't want to check this manually?
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