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E-Z-GO Recalls RXV Golf Cars Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsJun 27, 2008
Recalled Golf Car
Recalled Golf Car
Recalled Golf Car
Recalled Golf Car
Recalled Golf Car
Recalled Golf Car

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Hazard

The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.

Incidents & injuries

E-Z-GO has received 20 reports of hip restraints breaking, including nine reports of broken bones and abrasions from falls.

Product description

This recall involves electric and gasoline-powered Fleet RXV, Freedom RXV and RXV Shuttle 2+2 golf cars. The model names and the E-Z-GO logo are printed on the sides and front panel of all three vehicles. Serial numbers ranging from 9300001 to 9300188 and 5000000 to 5021328 are printed on a plate attached to the steering column, and the front and rear frames.

Sold on

E-Z-GO and independent golf car dealers nationwide from January 2008 to June 2008 for between $7,000 and $9,000.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact E-Z-GO at (800) 774-3946 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ezgo.com

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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