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BB Buggies Recalls Classic Bad Boy Buggies Again Due To Crash Hazard

Recalled December 22, 2010 · CPSC recall 11079 · BB Buggies

Hazard

The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning, posing a risk of injury to the user and/or bystanders.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 9,300. (This recall was first announced in October 2009)

Incidents / injuries

Since the October 2009 recall announcement, BB Buggies has received 27 additional reports of unexpected acceleration, including reports of arm and leg fractures.

Description

This expanded recall involves all Bad Boy Classic model off-road utility vehicles manufactured from early 2003 through May 2010. Bad Boy Buggy Classic models come in camouflage patterns, hunter green, red and black colors. The XT model is not included in this recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the buggies and contact their BB Buggies dealer to schedule a free repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact BB Buggies toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.badboybuggies.com

Product

Classic Buggies

Manufacturer(s)

Bad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, Miss.

Retailers

Authorized dealers nationwide from Spring 2003 through June 2010 for about $10,000.

Made in

United States

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