The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05552·Announced 2005-03-14

Kawasaki Prairie 700 ATVs Recalled for Missing Age Warning Label

Kawasaki is recalling about 1,140 Prairie 700 ATVs because they lack a required age recommendation warning label, posing a risk of serious injury to children under 16.

What this means for you

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 (ATVs) where serious injury or death is possible for children under 16, but no injuries or incidents have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA is recalling approximately 1,140 Prairie 700 4x4 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The recall involves the KVF700-D1 4x4 model, which was manufactured between June 2004 and February 2005. These ATVs are available in green and red and feature "Kawasaki" and "Prairie" printed on the fuel tank.

The reason for the recall is that the age recommendation warning label is missing from these vehicles. The source text notes that children under 16 years old riding these adult-size ATVs can suffer serious injury or death. Kawasaki has not received any reports of incidents, and no injuries have been reported.

The ATVs were sold by authorized Kawasaki dealers from late 2004 through February 2005 for approximately $7,100. Consumers have been contacted directly and will receive a free sticker to adhere to their ATV immediately. For more information, consumers can contact their Kawasaki dealer or call Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.kawasaki.com.

The recalled product

Product
Kawasaki Prairie™ 700 4x4 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp., USA of Lincoln, Neb.
Category
Consumer Product — All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard
Affected units
1,140

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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