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E-Z-GO Recalls RXV Golf Cars Due to Fall HazardDate: 7/3/2008
Reason: The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Name of Product: RXV Golf Cars Units: About 16,500 Manufacturer: E-Z-GO, of Augusta, Ga. (a Textron Company) Hazard: The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: E-Z-GO has received 20 reports of hip restraints breaking, including nine reports of broken bones and abrasions from falls. Description: This recall involves electric and gasoline-powered Fleet RXV, Freedom RXV and RXV Shuttle 2+2 golf cars. The model names and the E-Z-GO logo are printed on the sides and front panel of all three vehicles. Serial numbers ranging from 9300001 to 9300188 and 5000000 to 5021328 are printed on a plate attached to the steering column, and the front and rear frames. Sold by: E-Z-GO and independent golf car dealers nationwide from January 2008 to June 2008 for between $7,000 and $9,000. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should contact the nearest E-Z-GO dealer to arrange for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact E-Z-GO at (800) 774-3946 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ezgo.com Other Outdoors Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 6/12/2008 Reason: Circuit Board Failure Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/19/2008 Reason: The utility vehicle’s throttle cable can freeze in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator pedal. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Fuel System Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/10/2008 Reason: The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: FUEL VENT HOSE ABRASION Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could cause the planter to fall and injure bystanders. Distribution: Nationwide |
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