CPSC, SoloRider Industries Announce Recall of Single Rider Golf Carts

Recalled August 28, 2001 · CPSC recall 01522 · SoloRider

Recalled SoloRider AteeA Model 32 golf cart

Hazard

The golf cart's software can be corrupted by static electricity, allowing it to move forward without assistance. Riders or bystanders could suffer injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled golf carts immediately and contact the SoloRider dealer where purchased for a free repair. SoloRider has notified consumers directly about this recall.

Units

About 200

Incidents / injuries

SoloRider has received one report of a showroom golf cart that continued to operate after it was turned off. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The AteeA model 32 is a single-rider electric golf cart that came in hunter green, or Daytona white. The four-wheeled cart has dual-hand controls, a front-mounted golf bag rack, and a seat basket mounted on the back of the seat. Serial numbers that begin with 32 can be located on a label on the frame of the vehicle near the left front tire.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled golf carts immediately and contact the SoloRider dealer where purchased for a free repair. SoloRider has notified consumers directly about this recall.

Contact

For more information, contact SoloRider at (800) 898-3353, Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. MT or by email at www.solorider.com

Product

SoloRider AteeA Model 32 golf carts

Manufacturer(s)

SoloRider Industries Inc., of Englewood, Colo.

Retailers

The golf carts were sold nationwide at SoloRider and other golf dealers. The golf carts were sold, from October 1999 through March 2000, for $5,000.00 to $9,000.00.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →