ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control
CPSC recall 08589. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact any authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
CPSC recall 08589 has the recall date 26 Jun 2008. The notice names the firm Kawasaki Motors. 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).
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,000 |
| Description | The recall includes 2008 model year KFX 50 (50cc) and KFX 90 (90cc) youth ATVs. The affected models are green or white with black trim. The model name is located on either side below the handlebars. |
| Product | 2008 Model Year KFX 50 and KFX 90 Youth ATVs, About 6,000, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Kawasaki dealerships nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for about $1,750 (KFX 50) and $2,200 (KFX 90). |
| Distributor | Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A |
| 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 Kawasaki Motors
- 32
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08589The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08589. https://recallregister.com/product/4611-atvs-recalled-by-kawasaki-due-to-loss-of-speed-control/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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 08589 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Kawasaki dealerships nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for about $1,750 (KFX 50) and $2,200 (KFX 90).
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08589?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan