Bad Boy Buggies off-road utility vehicles

CPSC Recall #12-022 — October 25, 2011

Recall #12-022 Date: October 25, 2011 Remedy: Replace

Product

Bad Boy Buggies off-road utility vehicles

Description

The steering assembly arm on Bad Boy LT, Classic, XT, XTO and XT Safari model electric off-road utility vehicles can break and cause the driver to lose control.

Hazard

The steering assembly arm can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received 15 reports of the steering assembly arm breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized dealer or BB Buggies for a free replacement of the steering assembly.

Units Affected

About 3,200 (Note: Bad Boy Classic buggies were previously recalled in October 2009 and in December 2010.)

Sold At

Bad Boy Buggy dealers nationwide from August 2009 through June 2011 for between $7,000 and $15,000.

Manufacturer

BB Buggies Inc., of Augusta, Ga. and Bad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, Miss.

Manufactured In

United States