CPSC2010-07-15
Baja Motorsports Recalls Mini Bikes and Go-Carts Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Hazard
The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, the throttle can stick due to an improperly positioned fuel line and throttle cable, posing a sudden acceleration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini bikes and go-carts and contact Baja Motorsports for a free replacement gas cap and to schedule a free repair of the fuel line and throttle cable.
Sold at
Various mini bike and go-cart retailers nationwide from November 2004 through June, 2010 for between $200 and $2000. They were also available from the following web sites: Costco.com; Amazon.com; toysrus.com; northerntool.com; sears.com; and kmart.com.
Affected count
About 308,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received at least 9 reports of the gas caps leaking and detaching, including one report of a serious burn injury to a child. The firm has also received 25 reports of stuck throttles possibly due to the fuel line and throttle cable being improperly attached with injuries to the face and other parts of the body reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Baja Motorsports Mini Bikes and Go-Carts
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Baja Motorsports toll-free at (888) 863-2252 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bajamotorsports.net
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Baja-Motorsports-Recalls-Mini-Bikes-and-Go-Carts-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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