CPSC2014-10-07
KYMCO Recalls ATVs Due to Burn, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Hazard
In hot environments or high elevations, the fuel cap can fail to vent properly, causing the fuel to heat up and pressure to build up in the tank. The pressure can cause the fuel tank to rupture or the fuel to boil out of the tank onto the operator or hot engine, resulting in burns to the operator or a fire.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact an authorized KYMCO dealer for a free repair. The original gas caps must be collected by the dealer to confirm the repair.
Sold at
KYMCO dealers nationwide from April 2013 to August 2014 for about $9,000.
Affected count
About 540
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
All-terrain vehicles
Consumer contact
KYMCO USA toll-free at (888) 235-3417 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email info@kymcousa.com, or online at www.kymcousa.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/KYMCO-Recalls-ATVsDon't want to check this manually?
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