Bad Boy Buggies Recalled by BB Buggies Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard
CPSC recall 12022 · announced October 26, 2011 · Bb Buggies · 3,200 units affected
The product
This recall involves Bad Boy LT, Classic, XT, XTO and XT Safari model electric off-road utility vehicles. The utility vehicles have four wheels, bench seats for the operator and passengers and were sold in camouflage patterns, hunter green, red and black. "Bad Boy" is printed on the side or front of the vehicles.
The hazard
The steering assembly arm can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized dealer or BB Buggies for a free replacement of the steering assembly. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 15 reports of the steering assembly arm breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Bad Boy Buggy dealers nationwide from August 2009 through June 2011 for between $7,000 and $15,000.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact BB Buggies toll-free at (855) 738-3711 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.badboybuggies.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.