The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12022·Announced 2011-10-26

Bad Boy Buggies Recalled Due to Steering Assembly Breakage Hazard

BB Buggies is recalling about 3,200 Bad Boy off-road utility vehicles because the steering assembly arm can break, causing loss of control and a crash hazard.

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 (loss of steering control) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BB Buggies Inc. is recalling about 3,200 Bad Boy Buggies off-road utility vehicles, including the LT, Classic, XT, XTO, and XT Safari models. These four-wheeled electric vehicles were sold nationwide by Bad Boy Buggy dealers from August 2009 through June 2011 for between $7,000 and $15,000. The vehicles feature bench seats and were sold in camouflage patterns, hunter green, red, and black, with "Bad Boy" printed on the side or front.

The recall is due to a defect in the steering assembly arm, which can break and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. This poses a crash hazard. The firm has received 15 reports of the steering assembly arm breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles. They should contact an authorized dealer or BB Buggies to arrange for a free replacement of the steering assembly. For additional information, consumers can contact BB Buggies toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the company's website at www.badboybuggies.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bad Boy Buggies off-road utility vehicles
Manufacturer
BB Buggies Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Off-road Utility Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
3,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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