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Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled by Bad Boy Enterprises Due To Crash Hazard

Recalled October 21, 2009 · CPSC recall 10015 · Off-Road

Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the buggies and contact their Bad Boy Buggy dealer for a free repair.

Units

About 3,900

Incidents / injuries

Bad Boy Enterprises has received 32 reports of unexpected acceleration, including reports of injuries such as a fractured toe, rotator cuff injury and sore muscles.

Description

This recall involves Bad Boy Buggy Standard model off-road utility vehicles. The Bad Boy Buggy Standard model has one row seat that allows two persons (the driver and passenger) to sit side-by-side while the vehicle is operated. The Standard has an open air design (no doors or windows), but has a roof. The Bad Boy Buggy Standard models come in Realtree camouflage pattern, Hardwoods camouflage pattern, hunter green, red and black colors. The affected models have serial numbers between 85004828 and 95010404. The serial number is located on a sticker in a cubby on the driver's side

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the buggies and contact their Bad Boy Buggy dealer for a free repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact Bad Boy Enterprises toll-free at (866) 678-6701 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.badboyenterprises.com

Product

Classic Buggies

Manufacturer(s)

Bad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, Miss.

Retailers

Authorized dealers nationwide from June 2007 through July 2009 for about $10,000.

Made in

United States

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