Critical Alert
Ricky Powersports Recalls Youth and Adult All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Regulations
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #25021
Ricky Powersports Recalls Youth and Adult All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Regulations
Jiangsu Tiking Sports Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of China (youth ATV) · Ricky Powersports Tumble Weed Youth and TGB Blade Adult All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Product Description
The recall involves Ricky Powersports Tumble Weed youth ATVs, model TK-110ATV-1, and TGB Blade 600 SE adult ATVs. The Tumble Weed vehicles were sold in burgundy, purple camo, red spider, blue, black, blue spider, black spider, pink camo, leaf camo and army green camo colors and are intended for use by children ages 6 years and older. The model number is printed on an identification plate located at the front of the vehicle between the two front tires. The TGB Blade 600 SE ATVs were sold in black and are intended for use by adults ages 16 years and older. The model number is printed on an identification plate located next to the vehicle's front right tire. Identification plates on both models state "this ATV is subject to Ricky Powersports LLC's action plan approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission."
Hazard
The recalled ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety regulations. The youth ATVs' mechanical suspension fails to comply with safety requirements, posing a crash hazard. The adult ATVs' service brakes fail to sufficiently stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard, and the handlebars pose a laceration hazard if the adult rider's body or head impacts the handlebars. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety regulations pose a risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately and contact Ricky Powersports to arrange to return the ATVs for a full refund.
Refund
411 Press Analysis
Jiangsu Tiking Sports Vehicle Manufacturing Co. Ltd., of China (youth ATV) is recalling about 385 of Ricky Powersports Tumble Weed Youth and TGB Blade Adult All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) following reports of fatalities linked to the product. The CPSC announced this recall on October 24, 2024. The recalled ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety regulations. This is among the most serious recall classifications issued by the CPSC. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and obtain a full refund. Anyone who has experienced problems with this product should file a report with the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov in addition to contacting the manufacturer.
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