Reported Aug 28, 2019
Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars, Personal Transportation and Specialty Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America of Newnan, Ga.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the USB charging device in the recalled vehicles and contact a Yamaha golf car dealer to schedule a free repair. Yamaha is contacting all registered owners directly.
Firm contact: Yamaha toll-free at 866-747-4027 anytime or online at www.yamahagolfcar.com and click on “CPSC Recall Alerts” for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Yamaha golf cars, personal transportation and specialty vehicles
- Amount recalled
- About 16,000 (The model year 2017 and 2018 units included in this alert have been previously recalled.)
Where it was sold
Sold at Exclusively at Yamaha golf car dealers nationwide from June 2016 through June 2019 for between $6,000 and $11,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The module that regulates power to the vehicle's USB ports can overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Yamaha has received five reports of associated fire incidents and 100 reports of a melted USB voltage-reducer module. No injuries have been reported.
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