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

Recalled October 26, 2011 · CPSC recall 12022 · Bad

Hazard

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

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 3,200 (Note: Bad Boy Classic buggies were previously recalled in October 2009 and in December 2010)

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 15 reports of the steering assembly arm breaking. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Bad Boy Buggies off-road utility vehicles

Manufacturer(s)

BB Buggies Inc., of Augusta, Ga. · Bad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, Miss.

Retailers

Bad Boy Buggy dealers nationwide from August 2009 through June 2011 for between $7,000 and $15,000.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →