• Cyberquad for Kids was launched in 2021
• Cyberquad does not meet federal safety standards and is being recalled
• Manufacturer guarantees full reimbursement
Cyberquad for kids will go on sale in 2021
After the Cybertruck and the Cyberquad took a little longer, at least the Tesla Quad was a placeholder. In December 2021, Tesla head of design Franz von Holzhausen announced on Twitter that the Cyberquad for children would go on sale.
Out riding with the kids on the Cyberquads! So much fun for kids and adults! @tesla pic.twitter.com/gq23GWsiDk
– Franz von Holzhausen (@woodhaus2) December 2, 2021
According to Teslamag, the so-called “Cyberquad for Kids” cost a total of 1,900 US dollars. A relatively expensive children’s toy, it is also important to note that the miniature quad can travel up to 10 miles per hour and a full 15 miles (about 24 km). The Cyberquad was recommended for children from the age of eight, but it was also possible for light adults to use it, since the vehicle permitted a maximum load of 68 kilos. Like most products in the Tesla shop, the Cyberquad children’s version was very popular despite the high price and sold out after a short time.
US Product Safety Agency announces recall
As the US Product Safety Administration (CPSC) explained on October 27, 2022, a recall of the children’s cyberquads was launched. The toy company Radio Flyer, which processed Tesla’s orders, is recalling the product for violating federal safety standards for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and risk of injury. “The Cyberquad does not meet federally mandated safety standards for children’s ATVs, including mechanical suspension and maximum tire pressure. Additionally, the Cyberquad does not have a CPSC-approved ATV Action Plan required for the manufacture, import, sale, or distribution of ATVs is required,” the CPSC explained. This required action plan includes safety information such as driver education, dissemination of safety information and age recommendations.
Costs will be fully reimbursed
According to the US agency, owners of a children’s cyberquad should immediately stop using the device and contact Radio Flyer for a full refund. However, this does not require the entire quad to be returned to the manufacturer. It is also sufficient to remove the product’s motor control and send it back to Radio Flyer in a postage-paid shipping carton. By removing this motor control, the quad is permanently taken out of service. Victims can visit the company’s recall website for instructions on how to locate, remove, and return the ECM. Consumers who incur additional costs from disposing of the remainder of the Cyberquad will also receive $50 to cover those disposal costs.
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