CPSC2012-01-26
KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Hazard
An exposed portion of the exhaust system can allow debris such as leaves, brush or other flammable materials to enter the opening and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these vehicles and return them to a KYMCO dealer for the free installation of a repair kit.
Sold at
KYMCO dealers nationwide from June 2008 to October 2011 for between $7,600 and $10,100.
Affected count
About 1,876
Injuries reported
KYMCO USA has received three reports of vehicles catching on fire and being damaged. No reports of injuries have been received.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Utility Vehicle
Consumer contact
For more information, contact KYMCO USA at (888) 235-3417 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at info@kymcousa.com, or visit the firm's website at www.kymcousa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/KYMCO-Recalls-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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