ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control
CPSC recall 08590. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A manufacturing defect in the carburetor can cause the throttle to stick open, 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 KYMCO dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
CPSC recall 08590 has the recall date 26 Jun 2008. The notice names the firm KYMCO. The recall has about 1,700 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 | 1,700 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2008 Mongoose 50cc, 70cc and 90cc Youth ATVs. KYMCO is printed on a label located on the front of the vehicle, and the model name is printed on a label located on each side of the fuel tank. |
| Product | 2008 Model Year Mongoose Youth ATVs, About 1,700, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | KYMCO dealers nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,700 and $2,100. |
| Importer | KYMCO USA |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,700Median 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 KYMCO
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 9 Mar 2016 | KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| 7 Oct 2014 | KYMCO Recalls ATVs Due to Burn, Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| 26 Jan 2012 | KYMCO Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard |
| 2 Jan 2008 | ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08590The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 08590. https://recallregister.com/product/4612-atvs-recalled-by-kymco-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 08590 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
KYMCO dealers nationwide from August 2007 through June 2008 for between $1,700 and $2,100.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08590?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,700
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Taiwan