ATV SAFETY Institute

                                               141,000 youth ATVs recalled over safety issues

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of 141,000 youth all-terrain vehicles that fail to meet safety standards for children and have inadequate parking brakes.

Monday, February 7th 2022, 5:06 AM EST

Updated: Monday, February 7th 2022, 5:10 AM EST

By Mike Gauntner

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of 141,000 youth all-terrain vehicles that fail to meet safety standards for children and have inadequate parking brakes.The Maxtrade Youth Coolster Mountopz ATVs were sold through Amazon and Walmart websites as well as other retailersThe youth ATVs fail to meet the maximum speed limitations for vehicles intended for children ages 6, 10 and 12 years and older, or for teenagers, depending on the model.  Additionally, for certain ATVs, the parking brakes do not prevent the movement of the vehicle.

ATVs that fail to meet the mandatory safety requirements pose a risk of serious injury or death. No injuries have been reported to date.

This recall involves Maxtrade’s Coolster Mountopz ATVs, models 3050-B, 3050-C, 3125-B2, 3125-CX-2, 3125-CX-3, 3125-XR8-U2, 3150-CXC, 3150-DX-4, 3175-S2, and 3175-U.

The vehicles, intended for use by children aged 6, 10, and 12 years and older, or for teenagers, depending on the model, were sold in various colors. “Coolster” is stamped on the handlebar and the model number is printed in the center of the rear axle.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Maxtrade for a free repair from an authorized repair shop. Maxtrade is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Maxtrade dealers nationwide, including ABC Bikes & Toys & Motorcycles, Affordable Excitement, All-Star Scooters, ATV Wholesale Outlet, Dallas Power Sports, Dirt Cheap Motorsports, Mopeds & More, Mooney Motorsports, Rebel Racing, Rock City Cycles, Sooner Cycles and Upstate Cycle; and online at www.Amazon.com, www.Familygocarts.com, www.Killermotorsports.com, www.Superiorpowersports.com, www.Walmart.com and www.Youthmotorsports.com from January 2007 through January 2021 for between $370 and $1,100.

Contact Maxtrade toll-free at 866-236-8993 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, email at Coolster.info@gmail.com, or online at www.coolster.com/recall or www.coolster.com.