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CPSC, Eton America Announce Recall of Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

U.S. CPSCInjuriesFeb 5, 2003
Recalled "Viper Jr" youth ATV
Recalled "Viper Jr" youth ATV

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Dealerships nationwide sold these ATVs, from August 2002 through January 2003, for $1500.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Eton at (864) 278-9585 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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