CPSC recall 10-304, announced July 15, 2010, covers Baja Motorsports Mini Bikes and Go-Carts (about 308,000 units). The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini bikes and go-carts and contact Baja Motorsports for a free replacement gas cap and to schedule a free repair of the fuel line and throttle cable. Recall contact: call (888) 863-2252, or go to www.bajamotorsports.net.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model number is located on the mini bikes' fenders and/or decorative fuel tank and on the go-carts' roll cage.
Which products are included?
This recall involved Baja Motorsports mini bikes with model numbers beginning with HT65, MB165, WR65, MB196, DB30, WR90 and DR90 and go-carts with model numbers BB65, SD65, DN65 and TR65. The model number is located on the mini bikes' fenders and/or decorative fuel tank and on the go-carts' roll cage. They both have black plastic gas caps.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, the throttle can stick due to an improperly positioned fuel line and throttle cable, posing a sudden acceleration hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received at least 9 reports of the gas caps leaking and detaching, including one report of a serious burn injury to a child. The firm has also received 25 reports of stuck throttles possibly due to the fuel line and throttle cable being improperly attached with injuries to the face and other parts of the body reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini bikes and go-carts and contact Baja Motorsports for a free replacement gas cap and to schedule a free repair of the fuel line and throttle cable.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets, Bicycles & components
- Recall number
- 10-304
- Units
- About 308,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various mini bike and go-cart retailers nationwide from November 2004 through June, 2010 for between $200 and $2000. They were also available from the following web sites: Costco.com; Amazon.com; toysrus.com; northerntool.com; sears.com; and kmart.com.
- Importer
- Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Phoenix, Ariz.
Baja Motorsports Mini Bikes and Go-Carts
CPSC product type: Toy Ride-on
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Baja Motorsports toll-free at (888) 863-2252 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bajamotorsports.net
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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