ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control
Why was ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control recalled?
A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized KYMCO dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. Contact: For additional information, contact KYMCO USA toll-free at (888) 235-3417 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kymcousa.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 2008 Model Year Mongoose Youth ATVs
- Company
- KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
- Quantity
- About 1,700
- Sold at
- KYMCO dealers nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,700 and $2,100.
- Recall date
- June 26, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves model year 2008 Mongoose 50cc, 70cc and 90cc Youth ATVs. KYMCO is printed on a label located on the front of the vehicle, and the model name is printed on a label located on each side of the fuel tank.