CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of Youth ATVs
Kids’ product recall 01-235. Announced by CPSC on Sep 26, 2001.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Sep 26, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 7,400 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The drive chain on these ATVs could come off the sprockets and lock the rear axle. This could cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What should you do?
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: For more information, consumers should call the American Suzuki Customer Service Department at (714) 572-1490 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Which ones are recalled?
These are 2002 model year Suzuki “QuadMaster 50” ATVs, designed for children 6 to 12 years old. The ATV has “QuadMaster 50” written on both sides of the bodywork.
About 7,400 units, as CPSC gives them.
2002 Suzuki “QuadMaster 50” youth ATVs.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by American Suzuki Motor Corp., Brea, Calif.
- Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from March 2001 through August 2001, for a list price of about $1,800.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
CPSC and American Suzuki Motor Corp. have received one report of a chain coming off the sprockets of one of these ATVs. No injuries were reported.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.