Injury and Defects Prompt Baja Motorsports Recall
A serious burn injury to one child and many other defect reports have resulted in a Baja Motorsports Mini Bike and Go-Cart recall, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
More than 300,000 Baja Motorspors Mini Bikes and Go-Carts are being recalled by Baja Motorsports of Phoenix, Arizona. There are two types of hazards associated with these recalled products:
- The gas cap can detach or leak, posing a burn injury hazard to riders.
- The throttle can stick because a fuel line and throttle cable are not properly positioned. This poses a sudden acceleration hazard.
The company is aware of 9 reports of leaking or detaching gas caps and one report of a child suffering a serious burn injury. There are also 25 reports of sticking throttles, which include reports of consumer injuries to the face and other body parts.
Baja Motorsports Defective Product Recall Details
- Mini Bikes being recalled include model numbers that begin with: HT65, MB165, WR65, MB196, DB30, WR90 and DR90. The number can be found on the fender and / or the decorative fuel tank.
- Go-Carts being recalled include model numbers BB65, SD65, DN65 and TR65. The number can be found on the roll cage.
- SOLD AT: retailers nationwide from November 2004 through June 2010, and also online at Costco.com, Amazon.com, ToysRUS.com, NorthernTool.com, Sears.com and KMart.com
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact Baja Motorsports for a free replacement gas cap and to schedule a fuel line and throttle repair.
