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American SportWorks Four-Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free repair.
Who to contact: ASW toll free at 800-293-0795 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.amsportworks.com at the top of the page under the SAFETY tab under Recalls click on "TSB167 & TSB168" for more information.
The product
This recall includes six models of American SportWorks Four Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles. The name of each model is located above each front fender and along the sides of the dump bed. Affected vehicles include: BullDog 300, ChuckWagon 300 and LandMaster 300 all powered by Kohler 277cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A11746 and A13294, and LandMaster 400, TrailWagon 400 and ChuckWagon 400 all powered by Honda 390cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A24835 and A26806. The product identification numbers can be found on a sticker on the firewall above the accelerator and brake pedal. Model Color LandMaster 300 Red, Green, Black, White, Camo LandMaster 400 Red, Green, Black, White, Camo BullDog 300 Red Trail Wagon 400 Red, Camo Chuck Wagon 300 Red, Green, Camo Chuck Wagon 400 Red, Green, Camo
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,500
- Recall date
- August 13, 2015
- Brand
- American SportWorks, of Roseland, La.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Atwood Distributing, Rural King, The Home Depot, Tractor Supply Company and other dealers from September 2014 through June 2015 for between $4,300 and $5,300.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “American SportWorks Recalls Four-Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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