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EGL Motor Recall of Youth ATVs Due to Injury Hazard and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard

EGL Motor Recall of Youth ATVs Due to Injury Hazard and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 13, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

EGL Motor Recall Summary

Name of Product: EGL and ACE Branded Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

Hazard: The youth ATVs fail to comply with the requirements of the federal mandatory ATV safety standard. Children can operate them above the maximum allowed speed, increasing the risk of a crash that can cause serious injuries. The handlebars pose a laceration hazard should the child rider’s body or head impact the handlebars at a high rate of speed such as in a crash. In addition, the parking brake does not prevent the movement of the vehicle at the minimum required steepness. ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death to children.

Remedy: Repair

Recall Date: January 12, 2022

Units: About 2,900

Consumer Contact: EGL Motor Inc. toll-free at 866-496-9919 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at…

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