Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2008 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs

CPSC recall 08588. Recall date: 24 Jun 2008. Last publish date of the CPSC notice: 5 Mar 2015.

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released, or the speed controller could fail to be at idle on start up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, which could result in serious injury or death to the rider.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers with the recalled ATVs should stop using them immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.

CPSC recall 08588 has the recall date 24 Jun 2008. The notice names the firm Arctic Cat. The recall has about 6,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

CPSC recall notice More of the notice

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
CPSC publishes these words. Source: CPSC recall notices, section About the U.S. CPSC, read on 1 Oct 2026. The hazard, the remedy and the incident text on this site are the words of the CPSC recall notice. Newest CPSC recall on the register: 24 Sep 2026.

More of the notice

The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.

CPSC recall 08588: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries	None reported.
Units	6,000
Description	The recall includes 2008 model 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs of the following models: MODEL MODEL NUMBER 2008 DVX 50 Black/Red A2008KSA2BUSD 2008 DVX 50 Black/Lime A2008KSA2BUSE 2008 DVX 50 Pink A2008KSA2BUST 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Red A2008KSB2BCAD 2008 DVX 90-California-Black/Lime A2008KSB2BCAE 2008 DVX 90-California-Pink A2008KSB2BCAT 2008 DVX 90 Black/Red A2008KSB2BUSD 2008 DVX 90 Black/Lime A2008KSB2BUSE 2008 DVX 90 Pink A2008KSB2BUST 2008 50 2X4 Auto Green A2008KUA2BUSG 2008 50 2X4 Auto Red A2008KUA2BUSR 2008 50 2X4 Auto Pink A2008KUA2BUST 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Green A2008KUB2BCAG 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Red A2008KUB2BCAR 2008 90 2X4 Auto-California-Pink A2008KUB2BCAT 2008 90 2X4 Auto Green A2008KUB2BUSG 2008 90 2X4 Auto Red A2008KUB2BUSR 2008 90 2X4 Auto Pink A2008KUB2BUST
Product	Model Year 2008 Arctic Cat 50cc and 90cc All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), About 6,000, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Sold at	Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from July 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,800 and $2,400.
Distributor	Arctic Cat Inc
Made in	Taiwan

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The recall in context

Units in this recall: 6,000Median of 2008: 9,500
CPSC recalls of 2008: 392
Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards: 9%
Recalls of 2008 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs): 3%
Recalls on the register that name Arctic Cat: 29

Other recalls of the firm

Other CPSC recalls that name Arctic Cat
Date	Recall
18 Apr 2019	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall-Alert)
6 Jun 2017	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
11 Jan 2017	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
23 Aug 2016	Arctic Cat Recalls Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
10 Feb 2016	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
28 Jul 2015	Arctic Cat Recalls Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
23 Oct 2014	Arctic Cat Recalls Single-Rider and 2UP ATVs Due To Crash Hazard
11 Sep 2014	Arctic Cat Recalls Side by Sides Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
14 Aug 2014	Snowmobiles Recalled by Arctic Cat Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
19 Dec 2012	Arctic Cat Recalls Bearcat Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
31 Jan 2012	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
15 Dec 2011	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard

Arctic Cat: all 29 recalls

Official channels

CPSC recall notice 08588The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
CPSC recallsThe list of all recall notices on the CPSC site.
SaferProducts.govThe CPSC site for a report about a consumer product.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 08588. https://recallregister.com/product/4610-arctic-cat-recalls-model-year-2008-50cc-and-90cc-youth-model-atvs/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence: US government work, public domain
Data retrieved: 30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register: 24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 08588 report injuries?: The CPSC notice says: None reported.
Where was the product sold?: The CPSC notice says: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from July 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,800 and $2,400.
How many units are in CPSC recall 08588?: The CPSC notice gives this number: About 6,000
Where was the product made?: The CPSC notice gives: Taiwan