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Product recall · CPSCOctober 26, 2011Worth checking
Bad Boy Buggies
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The steering assembly arm can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
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
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What to do
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.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,200 (Note: Bad Boy Classic buggies were previously recalled in October 2009 and in December 2010)
- Recall date
- October 26, 2011
- Brand
- BB Buggies Inc., of Augusta, Ga., Bad Boy Enterprises LLC, of Natchez, Miss.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 15 reports of the steering assembly arm breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Bad Boy Buggy dealers nationwide from August 2009 through June 2011 for between $7,000 and $15,000.
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: “Bad Boy Buggies Recalled by BB Buggies Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard”
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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