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CPSC, Eton America Announce Recall of Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recalled February 5, 2003 · CPSC recall 03526 · Eton America
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 1,400
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recalled 2003 model ATVs are red, yellow and black. They have the brand name "Viper Jr" written on both sides of the front chassis. These are small ATVs intended for children between ages 6 and 12.
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.
Contact
For more information, contact Eton at (864) 278-9585 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Product
Viper Jr youth ATVs
Distributed by
Eton America LLC, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Retailers
Dealerships nationwide sold these ATVs, from August 2002 through January 2003, for $1500.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →