U.S. Agency Issues Urgent Warning: Youth ATVs Posed Severe Risk, Consumers Told to Halt Use

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a strong advisory urging consumers to immediately cease using Gpower youth all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) due to significant safety violations that could result in serious injury or death. The agency’s warning highlights that these ATVs do not comply with mandatory safety standards for all-terrain vehicles, creating multiple hazardous conditions for young riders.

The CPSC’s investigation revealed that the Gpower youth ATVs exceed the maximum speed limit designated for children aged six and older, presenting a critical crash hazard. Furthermore, the ATVs’ mechanical suspension systems fail to meet required safety specifications, and they are missing essential safety reflectors, thereby diminishing their visibility to others. A particularly concerning hazard identified by the CPSC is the design of the handlebars, which pose a laceration risk if a young rider’s body or head impacts them at high speeds. The agency also noted the absence of a mandated CPSC-approved ATV action plan, a requirement for any manufacturer or distributor importing, selling, or distributing new ATVs in the United States. These action plans are intended to promote ATV safety through measures like free rider training, safety information dissemination, and age recommendations.

According to the CPSC’s data, off-highway vehicles, including ATVs, are associated with an average of over 800 fatalities and an estimated 100,000 emergency department-treated injuries annually. The CPSC has issued a Notice of Violation to Hangzhou Hanmin E-Commerce Co., of China, which operates under the business name Gpower. The seller has not agreed to a recall of the product.

Approximately 320 of these youth ATVs were sold online through Walmart.com between August 2025 and December 2025 for around $300. It is also possible that these ATVs were sold by various third-party sellers and through other online platforms. The ATVs in question are characterized by a 49cc gasoline engine and 6-inch steel rims. They were sold in black and listed online with the model name “ATV-3-Orange.” Notably, these products lack any other branding or labeling. The ATVs were manufactured in China.

The CPSC strongly advises consumers to stop using these Gpower youth ATVs immediately and to refrain from selling or giving them away, as they pose an imminent danger. Consumers who have experienced a safety incident involving an injury or product defect are encouraged to report it to the CPSC through its website, SaferProducts.gov.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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