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Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle Bolts and Nut recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle Bolts and Nut presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle Bolts and Nut
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- RTV-520
- RTV-X1140 - Link to affected units list
What to do now
The risk with Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle Bolts and Nut is physical injury.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Kubota.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2502-0008). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle Bolts and Nut presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
Poor tightening of bolts and nuts that connect to the front suspension arm and the ball joint can result in a loss of wheel support. The risk could lead to injuries as the user may lose control of the machine if a wheel detaches from it.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users.
Kubota have launched a modification programme and will tighten the bolts and nuts to a specified torque. Kubota has advised to either contact your selling or nearest authorised Kubota dealer, who can be found at: www.kubota-eu.com .
Additional information
PSD notification: 2502-0008
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Bolts and nuts for the RTV utility vehicle
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle Bolts and Nut been recalled?
The risk with Kubota RTV Utility Vehicle Bolts and Nut is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
