Tesla Cyberquad ATV for Kids is in for a recall, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced, citing safety standard violations.
It turns out that there has been a single incident wherein an adult rode the ATV for young folks, wherein a 36-year-old figured in an injury.
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Tesla Cyberquad ATV for Kids is Now Being Recalled
The giant electric vehicle (EV) maker of ultra billionaire Elon Musk introduced its Cyberquad ATV for Kids late last year or in December 2021.
As per the latest report by Engadget, Tesla first teased the Cyberquad during the unveiling of the Cybertruck electric pickup. The automaker teased it as a full-blown ATV that adults could ride on.
However, the EV maker debuted a Cyberquad for Kids last year, which looks entirely similar to its standard counterpart.
(Photo : Tesla Cyberquad for Kids website)
Tesla’s Cyberquad silently launches, but it is for kids only. It comes two years after Elon Musk announced its adult version.
But this time, the ATV for Kids is now being recalled by the firm that made it possible, the Radio Flyer.
Radio Flyer released a frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for the recall of its Cyberquad on its website. It notes that owners of the ATV for Kids should surrender their motor controller to the American toy firm.
Engadget notes in its report that the Cyberquad would be completely disabled without the motor controller.
And by returning it, the toy company says that those who bought it are entitled to a full refund of up to $1,900. On top of that, the firm also vows to reimburse the cost of disposing of the whole thing and giving back the controller.
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Are There Any Safety Concerns?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission disclosed in its recall notice that the ATV violated the federal safety standards.
According to a recent news story by Teslarati, the CPSC states that the Cyberquad goes against the "federal mandatory safety standard requirements for youth ATVs."
To be more precise, the commission reveals that the maximum tire pressure and mechanical suspension violated the federal safety standards.
And here's where it gets worse. The CPSC also disclosed that the Cyberquad lacked any CPSC-approved ATV action plan. Without it, a manufacturer could not "import, sell, or distribute ATVs."
Radio Flyer says that Tesla was involved in the development of the Cyberquad for Kids. Aside from merely selling it, the giant automaker also consulted about the appearance of the toy. But for the rest of it, Radio Flyer has been responsible.
The notice also shared an incident wherein an adult and an eight-year-old child rode the supposedly single-rider Cyberquad. In turn, the 36-year-old woman got bruised during the accident.
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Written by Teejay Boris
