CPSCMay 14, 2020

Garia Golf & Courtesy Electric Vehicles recall: Fire Hazard

Garia Recalls Golf & Courtesy Electric Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Garia Golf & Courtesy Electric Vehicles recalled?

A fuse can overheat and melt while the electric vehicle is charging, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop charging these recalled golf and courtesy vehicles and contact Garia or a Garia dealer to schedule a free repair. Garia is contacting all known customers by direct mail and e-mail. Contact: Garia collect (281) 923-0291 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail at [email protected], or online at www.garia.com and click on “Safety Recall” for more information.

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
Garia Golf & Courtesy battery-powered electric vehicles
Company
Garia A/S, of Denmark, Garia Inc., of Houston, Texas
Quantity
About 1,000
Sold at
Garia dealers nationwide from January 2010 through September 2019 for between $15,000 and $75,000.
Recall date
May 14, 2020
Incidents / injuries
The firm is aware of five incidents of overheating and fire damage to the vehicles. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves Garia model year 2010-2019 golf and courtesy battery-powered electric vehicles (BEV's). The models involved are as follows; Golf, Golf 2+2, Courtesy 4 and Courtesy 4+2. Garia VIN numbers are printed / etched on the chassis under the front seat cushion (see illustration below). The model year of your Garia can be identified by the 10th digit in the VIN number. The chart below can be used as a quick reference. The Serial numbers and date code range are: VIN numbers UJGDHSX1XAVXXXXXX - UJGDHSX1XKVXXXXXX are located under the vehicle's front seat. (A to K) (2010-2019) Model Year Identification A=2010 B=2011 C=2012 D=2013 E=2014 F=2015 G=2016 H=2017 I=2018 J=2019

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