CPSC recall 20-122, announced May 14, 2020, covers Garia Golf & Courtesy battery-powered electric vehicles (about 1,000 units). A fuse can overheat and melt while the electric vehicle is charging, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop charging these recalled golf and courtesy vehicles and contact Garia or a Garia dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (281) 923-0291, go to www.garia.com, or email support-us@garia.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 10TH.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Garia model year 2010-2019 golf and courtesy battery-powered electric vehicles (BEV's). The models involved are as follows; Golf, Golf 2+2, Courtesy 4 and Courtesy 4+2. Garia VIN numbers are printed / etched on the chassis under the front seat cushion (see illustration below). The model year of your Garia can be identified by the 10th digit in the VIN number. The chart below can be used as a quick reference. The Serial numbers and date code range are: VIN numbers UJGDHSX1XAVXXXXXX - UJGDHSX1XKVXXXXXX are located under the vehicle's front seat. (A to K) (2010-2019) Model Year Identification A=2010 B=2011 C=2012 D=2013 E=2014 F=2015 G=2016 H=2017 I=2018 J=2019
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A fuse can overheat and melt while the electric vehicle is charging, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm is aware of five incidents of overheating and fire damage to the vehicles. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop charging these recalled golf and courtesy vehicles and contact Garia or a Garia dealer to schedule a free repair. Garia is contacting all known customers by direct mail and e-mail.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Garia A/S
- Manufacturer
- Garia A/S, of Denmark
- Recall number
- 20-122
- Units
- About 1,000
- Manufactured in
- Denmark
- Sold at / sales period
- Garia dealers nationwide from January 2010 through September 2019 for between $15,000 and $75,000.
- Importer
- Garia Inc., of Houston, Texas
Recall contact information
Garia collect (281) 923-0291 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, e-mail at support-us@garia.com, or online at www.garia.com and click on “Safety Recall” for more information.
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