CPSC recall 03526
Viper Jr youth ATVs
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-07-09
On 2025-07-09 the CPSC announced a recall of Viper Jr youth ATVs by Eton America, citing the ATV contains a remote shutoff switch that shuts the ATV off. For the remote shutoff switch to work, the receiver switch on the ATV must be in the on position. It was possible….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03526 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2003-02-05 |
| Published | 2025-07-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Eton America |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Viper Jr youth ATVs | The recalled 2003 model ATVs are red, yellow and black. They have the brand name "Viper Jr" written on both sides of the front chassis. These are small ATVs intended for children between ages 6 and 12.
Reason
The ATV contains a remote shutoff switch that shuts the ATV off. For the remote shutoff switch to work, the receiver switch on the ATV must be in the on position. It was possible for the ATV to be started with the receiver switch in the off position. The ATV could not be shutoff with the remote switch, should the rider start to act in an unsafe manner. This could cause serious bodily harm.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Eton-America-Announce-Recall-of-Youth-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs
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