Baja youth ATVs

CPSC Recall #08-518 — November 20, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number08-518
Recall DateNovember 20, 2007
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 16,000

Where It Was Sold

Retail outlets
ATV dealerships and online nationwide from November 2004 through July 2007 for about $1000.

Product

Baja youth ATVs

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baja Motorsports, of Phoenix, Ariz., is voluntarily recalling about 16,000 Baja ATVs. These ATVs lack a tire pressure gauge and flag pole mounting bracket, which could pose a risk of injury to riders.Name of Product: Baja ATVsUnits: About 16,000Distributor: Baja Motorsports, of Phoenix, Ariz.Hazard: These ATVs lack a tire pressure gauge and flag pole mounting bracket, which could pose a risk of injury to riders.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled youth ATVs include the Baja 90, Baja Wilderness 90 and Baja Wilderness 90u. The ATVs came in blue, green, red and camouflage and "Baja" is written on the side of each gas tank.Sold at: Retail outlets, ATV dealerships and online nationwide from November 2004 through July 2007 for about $1000.Remedy: Owners should contact Baja Motorsports to receive a free tire pressure gauge and flag pole mounting bracket. Registered owners will be notified directly about this recall by mail.Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Baja Motorsports toll-free at (866) 250-7188 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.bajamotorsports.net, or e-mail the firm at [email protected].  

Hazard

These ATVs lack a tire pressure gauge and flag pole mounting bracket, which could pose a risk of injury to riders.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Owners should contact Baja Motorsports to receive a free tire pressure gauge and flag pole mounting bracket. Registered owners will be notified directly about this recall by mail.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.