E-Z-GO RXV Golf Cars recall: Fall Hazard
E-Z-GO Recalls RXV Golf Cars Due to Fall Hazard
Why was E-Z-GO RXV Golf Cars recalled?
The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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
- RXV Golf Cars
- Company
- E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. (a Textron Company)
- Quantity
- About 16,500
- Sold at
- E-Z-GO and independent golf car dealers nationwide from January 2008 to June 2008 for between $7,000 and $9,000.
- Recall date
- June 27, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- E-Z-GO has received 20 reports of hip restraints breaking, including nine reports of broken bones and abrasions from falls.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves electric and gasoline-powered Fleet RXV, Freedom RXV and RXV Shuttle 2+2 golf cars. The model names and the E-Z-GO logo are printed on the sides and front panel of all three vehicles. Serial numbers ranging from 9300001 to 9300188 and 5000000 to 5021328 are printed on a plate attached to the steering column, and the front and rear frames.