Eton America Recalls Viper Jr Youth ATVs Due to Remote Shutoff Failure
Eton America is recalling about 1,400 Viper Jr youth ATVs because the remote shutoff switch may fail to stop the vehicle if the receiver is off.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (youth ATV) where the failure of a safety mechanism could cause serious bodily harm, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Eton America LLC is recalling about 1,400 units of the 2003 model Viper Jr youth all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). These small ATVs are intended for children between ages 6 and 12 and are available in red, yellow, and black. The brand name "Viper Jr" is written on both sides of the front chassis.
The recall is due to a defect in the remote shutoff switch system. For the remote 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. In this scenario, the remote switch could not shut off the ATV if the rider began to act in an unsafe manner, which could cause serious bodily harm. No injuries have been reported.
These ATVs were sold at dealerships nationwide from August 2002 through January 2003 for approximately $1,500. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule a repair appointment. Owners have already been notified. For more information, consumers can contact Eton at (864) 278-9585 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- Viper Jr youth ATVs
- Affected units
- 1,400
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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