CPSC2008-06-27
E-Z-GO Recalls RXV Golf Cars Due to Fall Hazard
E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. (a Textron Company)
Hazard
The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.
Sold at
E-Z-GO and independent golf car dealers nationwide from January 2008 to June 2008 for between $7,000 and $9,000.
Affected count
About 16,500
Injuries reported
E-Z-GO has received 20 reports of hip restraints breaking, including nine reports of broken bones and abrasions from falls.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
RXV Golf Cars
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact E-Z-GO at (800) 774-3946 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ezgo.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/E-Z-GO-Recalls-RXV-Golf-Cars-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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