The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08590·Announced 2008-06-26

KYMCO Recalls 2008 Mongoose Youth ATVs Due to Throttle Defect

KYMCO is recalling about 1,700 2008 Mongoose Youth ATVs because a carburetor defect can cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

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 (ATV) where the hazard is explicitly stated as posing a risk of serious injury or death, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

KYMCO USA is recalling approximately 1,700 2008 model year Mongoose Youth ATVs, including 50cc, 70cc, and 90cc models. The recall is due to a manufacturing defect in the carburetor that can cause the throttle to stick open. This defect poses a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.

The affected ATVs were sold at KYMCO dealers nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,700 and $2,100. KYMCO is printed on a label located on the front of the vehicle, and the model name is printed on a label located on each side of the fuel tank. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized KYMCO dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall. For additional information, consumers can contact KYMCO USA toll-free at (888) 235-3417 or visit www.kymcousa.com.

The recalled product

Product
2008 Model Year Mongoose Youth ATVs
Manufacturer
KYMCO USA, of Spartanburg, S.C.
Category
Vehicle — All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard
Affected units
1,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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