THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: 2008 MODEL YEAR MONGOOSE YOUTH ATVS
UNITS: ABOUT 1,700
IMPORTER: KYMCO USA, OF SPARTANBURG, S.C.
HAZARD: A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE CARBURETOR CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO STICK OPEN, POSING A RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: NONE REPORTED.
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.
SOLD BY: KYMCO DEALERS NATIONWIDE FROM AUGUST 2007 THROUGH JUNE 2008 FOR BETWEEN $1,700 AND $2,100.
MANUFACTURED IN: TAIWAN
REMEDY: 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.
CONSUMER 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
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