Viper Jr youth ATVs
Published February 5, 2003
Summary
CPSC records recall 03526, published February 5, 2003. Reported units: About 1,400.
What's the hazard
The ATV contains a remote shutoff switch that shuts the ATV off. For the remote shutoff switch to work, the receiver switch on the ATV must be in the on position. It was possible for the ATV to be started with the receiver switch in the off position. The ATV could not be shutoff with the remote switch, should the rider start to act in an unsafe manner. This could cause serious bodily harm.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be repaired. Owners of these ATVs have been notified.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- Eton America LLC, of Spartanburg, S.C.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Viper Jr youth ATVs recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 03526 on February 5, 2003. Reported hazard: The ATV contains a remote shutoff switch that shuts the ATV off. For the remote shutoff switch to work, the receiver switch on the ATV must be in the on position. It was possible for the ATV to be started with the receiver switch in the off position. The ATV could not be shutoff with the remote switch, should the rider start to act in an unsafe manner. This could cause serious bodily harm.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule an appointment for their ATV to be repaired. Owners of these ATVs have been notified.