CPSCGeneral Alert
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control
Published: June 26, 2008Recall ID: 08590Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
2008 Model Year Mongoose Youth ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/ATVs-Recalled-By-KYMCO-Due-to-Loss-of-Speed-Control |
| Title | ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e68b3235080041b5ac4ed6b58ea568f5.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled All-Terrain Vehicle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/86645206172945f997cd3dd4e4e76f0f.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled All-Terrain Vehicle |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1c1f2f2e86a54d08a38f680ed3058017.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled All-Terrain Vehicle |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/036b105784124cb09cbec7b6261a4cc1.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled All-Terrain Vehicle |
| Hazards › Name | A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | 2008 Model Year Mongoose Youth ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,700 |
| Recall I D | 4612 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C. |
| Retailers › Name | KYMCO dealers nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,700 and $2,100. |
| Recall Date | 2008-06-26T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08590 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |