CPSCOctober 26, 2011

Bad Boy Buggies Recalled by BB Buggies Due to Loss of

Bad Boy Buggies Recalled by BB Buggies Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard

Why was Bad Boy Buggies Recalled by BB Buggies Due to Loss of recalled?

The steering assembly arm can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized dealer or BB Buggies for a free replacement of the steering assembly. Contact: For additional information, contact BB Buggies toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.badboybuggies.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
Bad Boy Buggies off-road utility vehicles
Company
BB Buggies Inc., of Augusta, Ga., Bad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, Miss.
Quantity
About 3,200 (Note: Bad Boy Classic buggies were previously recalled in October 2009 and in December 2010)
Sold at
Bad Boy Buggy dealers nationwide from August 2009 through June 2011 for between $7,000 and $15,000.
Recall date
October 26, 2011
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 15 reports of the steering assembly arm breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Bad Boy LT, Classic, XT, XTO and XT Safari model electric off-road utility vehicles. The utility vehicles have four wheels, bench seats for the operator and passengers and were sold in camouflage patterns, hunter green, red and black. "Bad Boy" is printed on the side or front of the vehicles.

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