Youth ATV's - Product Recall
Categories: Kids 8-11, Teens & tweens, Fun & activities, Health & safety, Shopping & recalls
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 1,200 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs. In the case of rider ejection when the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can then operate uncontrolled until the engine returns to idle. This can cause all kinds of problems, including collisions with bystanders, vehicles or other objects.
The ATV's were made in Vietnam by Vietnam Precision Industrial for BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin. They were sold at authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2008 for about $3,400 each.
The recall involves model year 2008-2009 Can-Am® DS 90 X ATVs that are black with yellow and orange trim. You can find the model name located on the side panels.
If you have one of the recalled ATV's, you should immediately stop your children from using it and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are also being sent a direct notice from BRP.
For more information, contact BRP by calling (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by visiting their Web site.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Steve 10-03-2008 @ 3:44PM
ALL ATV's should be recalled. NO kid should be allowed by their parents to ride these dangerous things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ww228king 10-05-2008 @ 8:22AM
I guess there is a bunch of pansy AZZ parents out there. No wonder kids find drugs to keep their life entertaining. My kid has gotten hurt more on his bicycle than his quad or his dirt bike. (riding since 3 years old) I guess if you baby your boys and deprive them of boyish fun, they will add to the guy race that is growing everyday. You parents can not just sit back and say that you did not have 3 wheelers or 4 wheelers when you were growing up (and what safety features did they have?) and look how we turned out. Now i will say this.... I would not put my 6 year old on a huge hunting ATV, but one for his size. Get out and get dirty and have some father son bonding fun!!!!! Get you damn kids off the damn streets and off the damn video games!!!!!
uptwng 10-03-2008 @ 4:01PM
Who are these people that buy their children $3400 toys?
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Miniracer#39 10-05-2008 @ 11:45AM
I guess I am ONE OF THOSE STUPID PARENTS....My son has not one of those things BUT 3 !!!!!!!!!. And by the way if you can have a SAFE race quad then you can plan on about $10,000 at LEAST for one. My son has gotten hurt MORE in our yard playing with the neighbors kids then ha has racing...He plays football and races..thats what he lives for! It was totally his choice but since this is what HE wants to do it is the STUPID Parents that have to make them as safe as possible. I know that accidents happen. They could happen when your child is riding his bike around. Come on give it a rest. Have ANY of you complaining about this ever been to a race. Have ANY of you ever seen ALL THE PROTECTIVE GEAR that these kids wear. Our son knows each and every time he gets on his quads he HAS to waer his helemt. ITS CALLED REASPONABILTY PEOPLE!!!
LES HENDRICKSON 10-03-2008 @ 4:05PM
LET 'ER BUCK! I SAY.... THE ONLY ONES WHO BUY THIS CRAP FOR THEIR KIDS NEED TO END THE GENE POOL RIGHT WHERE IT IS BECAUSE THEY ARE OBVIOUSLY THE POOREST EXAMPLES OF PARENTING THERE IS. SO I SAY LET THEM WATCH THEIR KIDS DESTROY THEMSELVES AND SIT BACK AND SCRATCH THEIR REDNECK CHINS AND WONDER WHY IT HAPPENED. DUUUUUH!
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Dusty754 10-03-2008 @ 4:53PM
Don't know of a lot of rednecks that can afford a $3400.00 toy for their children.
Former sailor 10-03-2008 @ 4:22PM
I can't understand why parents are stupid enough to let their children even ride on these things, much less drive them! Parents like these are the same type of people who let their six- and 8- and 10-year olds ride inside grocery carts, because they're too lazy to just watch them in the store. These two things account for many, many, serious injuries and fatal accidents!
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Amie 10-03-2008 @ 5:08PM
I am not too lazy to watch my 7 year old, I just prefer him to be in the cart so he doesn't get SNATCHED by some freak. I took great offense to this comment. You should not be so judgemental "Former sailor."
Former sailor 10-03-2008 @ 5:29PM
Amie: you, too, would be judgemental if you had ever seen a child land on his head on the hard floor of a grocery store, and suffer extremely traumatic head injury. I'm a father and a grandfather, so I understand your concern at not wanting the child to be snatched. But his safety and life are important enough so that, if you can't keep track of him, you should try to find someone to take care of him while you shop. Some newer stores now offer child care for shoppers. Talk to your store manager about instituting this as soon as possible. It could save your child's life!
annee 10-03-2008 @ 4:34PM
I don't know who is more irresponsible, the companies that market these things for kids, or the parents who buy them. I guess it's a toss-up. Of course, there are a few parents who buy them and supervise their use properly. Most however, act like it's no different from a bike, just let them run wild. They should be charged with child endangerment.
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BRYAN 10-03-2008 @ 4:40PM
Hey Steve, get a life. You choose to ride an ATV not the other way around. If you can't operate one then you should use your judgement and stay the hell away from it.
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kim 10-03-2008 @ 4:41PM
Why is it that on a crap story I can't give an honest opinion yet this Brad character can post porn sites on aol?
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taylorbr2000 10-03-2008 @ 4:45PM
People are spending $3400 on ATVs for kids?!?! i'm happy with the $300 Escalade "car" i got for my son. Actually, paid $269 at KB Toys which i saw on http://www.Cityskoop.com is having a sale. Found some Halloween stuff, too.
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moonlitcountry 10-03-2008 @ 5:04PM
ATVs are dangerous when used improperly. They are not a toy! There should be laws governing who can ride them and they should be forced to have a license just like motorcycles. I realize it would be hard to enforce, but when a kid showed up at the emergency room injured by one, the adult who let them ride should be held responsible.
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dwayne 10-03-2008 @ 5:05PM
Good Lord people, get over it. Do you have no life? I have a question for you. What did you do for fun last weekend? I bet your answer is "Well, I washed my car in the driveway. Oh yea, I watched the game on tv.
And the bicycle comment. Please people, Don't fool yourself into thinking you are doing good parenting by not letting your child do anything. There are more kids under the age of 12 injured on bikes every year than on ATV's.
OH yea, My kid can beat your kid up.. LOL
Signed,
redneck parent
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Anita 10-05-2008 @ 10:06AM
That is because more kids under 12 ride bikes than ATV's.
Heather 10-03-2008 @ 5:13PM
My children have grown up on ATV's, my brother & I grew up on ATV's and we are all alive to tell the tale. We were all taught how to properly ride, we were fitted properly for all the safety equipment, and we were not allowed to ride in dangerous areas. Put a child on a machine thats too big, dont make them wear a helmet...and yes it is dangerous and those parents should be held liable. Dont judge something as evil just because a few idiotic people cant handle the responsibilities.
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matt 10-03-2008 @ 5:13PM
all you parents who are saying that kids should not ride ATV'S are entitled to your opinions. Please do not comment on this if you allow your children to ride skateboards in empty pools, snowboard in steep chutes, ride bicycles in the Vans skateparks, do backflips on motorcycles, play junior hockey or football, etc. These activities are just as danderous as ATV riding. Yes, there are idiots who allow small children to ride adult equipment that they should not be on and everyone else pays for their stupidity. All outdoor and sports activities have a degree of risk. The only other alternative is to chain them to the video games and the internet where they get fat as hell and lazy to boot! They are more likely to get injured or die in a car crash when they become teenagers than they are to get hurt in the activities listed above. The only thing we can do is provide a watchfull eye, safety equipment , and hopefully we have instilled a knowledge that whichever activity they choose to do can injure them if they get out of hand.
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bikerchick85 10-03-2008 @ 6:03PM
There is such a thing as teaching responsibility, and safety to the child. A-N-D being attentive to that child when riding. My twin boys have been riding ATVs since they were 4 years old they are now 11 and wear all safety equipment at all times. No accidents of any kind. They never are allowed to ride unless my husband or I are riding with them. It is a great OUTDOOR activity and beats sitting on lazy butts all day watching TV or playing retarded viedo games getting fat. An ATV is not a toy, it is a recreational vehicle that, riden with care, respect and safety can be an enjoyable time for all.
To all others that support ATV riding kudos to you! The key words here is "Parental Responsability"
signed,
Another Redneck Parent & VERY PROUD OF IT TOO!!!!!!!
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Emma 10-03-2008 @ 6:40PM
Kids ATVs? They aren't any different than regular ATVs, only smaller. They certainly aren't any safer. What kind of idiot parent would buy one of these?
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