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Tesla's Recalled Cyberquad for Kids Returns Just in Time for Christmas

After recalling all of the Cyberquad for Kids model 914 due to safety issues, Tesla and Radio Flyer release an updated new model for sale.

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If you're hoping for the Cybertruck, deliveries still haven't started. And if you wanted the Cyberquad ATV to go with it, well, that's not real yet, either. But the Cyberquad for Kids toy is back, and this time, it's safe to ride—as long as you keep it on level ground.

Tesla originally released its Cyberquad for Kids in conjunction with Radio Flyer, only to have to recall it due to safety concerns. Although the two companies marketed it as a "ride-on toy" (think Power Wheels and similar play vehicles), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) disagreed and ruled that it was actually a Youth ATV.

The discrepancy came down to a few details. For instance, the recalled 914 model had a spring under the seat that could allow for off-road use. That and the air-inflated tires with no max pressure warning led to the recall. The new version makes changes to keep the Cyberquad for Kids classified as a toy and not a Youth ATV. Youth ATVs fall under more stringent safety requirements that the original model wasn't designed to meet.

According to Radio Flyer's FAQ, it made the following changes to meet the classification of a ride-on toy:

  • Recommended age grade was changed from 8+ years to 9-12 years.
  • The rear spring underneath the seat was removed and replaced with a steel tube with rubber-coated metal inserts.
  • A tire inflation warning label was added to the front left fender.
  • A revised warning label was applied to the front left fender. This warning clearly states that the product is not for off-road use and is not a youth ATV.

It's worth noting that ride-on toys like the Cyberquad and Power Wheels can be used on grass, as long as it's fairly level, like a residential yard. What you don't want to do is let your kids drive them around in rocky terrain off the beaten path in the woods.

If you're interested, you can order a Cyberquad for Kids now for $1,900, and Tesla says it'll ship in late November 2023.

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From nearly the moment he could spell “computer,” Josh Hendrickson has been fascinated by Windows, PCs, and the electronics that have become an integral part of life. He has worked in IT for nearly a decade, including four years spent repairing and servicing computers for Microsoft. He’s also a smart home enthusiast who built his own smart mirror with just a frame, some electronics, a Raspberry Pi, and open-source code. He previously wrote for How-To Geek, served as the Editor in Chief of Review Geek, and worked for Microsoft and the makers of UltraEdit.

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