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Urgent Safety Warning: Joyracer Youth ATVs

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a critical alert urging consumers to stop using the Joyracer 500w Dirt Quad Electric All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) immediately. This warning comes as a result of identified severe safety violations associated with the product, which could pose an imminent risk of serious injury or even death to young riders.

Issues Identified

The Joyracer ATVs are reportedly missing several crucial safety features, including tail lamps, stop lamps, and required safety reflectors. Such deficiencies significantly reduce the visibility of these vehicles to other road users, increasing the likelihood of collisions. Furthermore, the design of the handlebars does not conform to established ATV safety requirements, raising concerns regarding laceration risks if a rider were to come into contact with them during an accident.

In addition to these issues, the youth ATVs fail to meet other mandatory safety regulations for vehicles intended for children aged six and older. Specifically, they lack an owner’s manual, safety labeling, and the federally mandated CPSC-approved ATV action plan necessary for any manufacturer distributing ATVs in the United States. The absence of safety measures and training programs undermines the efforts for accident prevention within this segment of the market.

Severity of the Problem

Data presented by the CPSC indicates alarming statistics regarding the safety of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) like ATVs. Each year, these vehicles are reportedly linked to over 100 fatalities and approximately 27,900 emergency room-treated injuries for children below 16 years old. These figures underscore the critical importance of adhering to safety protocols and regulations designed to minimize risks associated with operating ATVs.

CPSC Actions

The CPSC has taken prompt action by issuing a Notice of Violation to Joyracer, a manufacturer based in China. However, it’s important to note that Joyracer has not responded to repeated inquiries from the CPSC regarding this product. Furthermore, there have been no efforts from Joyracer to provide a remedy for consumers affected by these safety violations, leading to heightened concerns about the product’s ongoing availability in the market.

The Joyracer 500w Dirt Quad Electric ATVs were sold online, primarily at Walmart.com, from June 2024 to January 2025, with prices ranging between $550 to $1,000. They came in various colors, including black, blue, light blue, red, and yellow. Some of these units may have also found their way into the hands of consumers through other online platforms or third-party sellers.

Consumer Guidance

The CPSC strongly advises all consumers who own these youth ATVs to cease usage immediately and to dispose of them in compliance with local waste disposal regulations. Selling or donating these hazardous ATVs is highly discouraged, as this could potentially place others at risk.

Should any incidents occur, such as injuries or defects related to this product, consumers are encouraged to report them to the CPSC through their official website www.SaferProducts.gov.

Conclusion

As a reminder, the CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury associated with consumer products. With over a trillion dollars in costs incurred annually due to injuries linked to consumer products, the government's ongoing commitment to safety is essential. Consumers are urged to remain vigilant and informed about the products they use, especially when it concerns products designed for children.

For further information, updates, and alerts from the CPSC, interested parties can subscribe to the CPSC email alerts, follow them on social media platforms, or contact them directly via their Hotline at 800-638-2772.

This release serves to highlight the significance of compliance with safety standards and the critical role that manufacturers and consumers play in preventing incidents involving ATVs.

Release Number: 25-333