According to the latest report, Tesla’s Cybersquad for Kids electric motorcycle has been recalled by its manufacturer, Radio Flyer, because it did not meet safety regulations. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found the product violated federal safety regulations for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) designed for children.
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The agency believes that the device’s mechanical suspension and maximum tire pressure are insufficient. Additionally, Cybersquad for Kids lacks a certified ATV action plan that outlines the safety requirements required to manufacture, import, sell or distribute ATVs in the United States.
The CPSC said in the recall notice that the total sales of Cybersquad for Kids were approximately 5,000 units. Tesla sells the product through its website. Radio Flyer said that all consumers who purchased the product should immediately return its motor controller (with this part removed, the Cybersquad will be permanently ineffective) and receive a $1,900 refund.
The company also offers at least some reimbursement for the cost of refunding the motor controller and disposing of other parts. It’s unclear if the new Cybersquad for Kids will continue to be sold in the future. The Cybersquad for Kids has a maximum range of 15 miles (about 24 kilometers) and a top speed of 10 miles (about 16 kilometers) per hour.
The product comes with a metal frame, soft seat cushion, and LED light bar. While there have been no reports of serious injuries, Radio Flyer said the company discovered an accident in which a woman and a child overturned while driving the Cybersquad for Kids, injuring the woman’s shoulder. It should be noted, however, that this product was originally only allowed to be driven by a single person.
Radio Flyer pointed out that in addition to sales, Tesla is mainly consulting on the shape of the product. Tesla introduced the standard Cybersquad when it released the Cybertruck pickup, and the Cybersquad for Kids adopts a similar look to the standard Cybersquad.
Radio Flyer also said the company will sell toy versions of Tesla vehicles for children that can be driven. In fact, Tesla is also recalling a product: more than 24,000 Model 3s produced since 2017 are covered by the recall due to possible seat belt problems.
