Lil Pick Up Recalls Sierra 125U Youth ATVs

Source: CPSC · United States

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Lil Pick Up Inc. is recalling about 700 Sierra 125U Youth ATVs due to violations of federal ATV safety standards that pose crash and burn hazards.

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What Happened

Lil Pick Up Inc. is recalling Sierra 125U Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) because they violate the federal mandatory ATV safety standard. The ATVs fail to meet mechanical suspension requirements, the reverse indicator light does not illuminate, parking brakes fail to hold, and surfaces near the footwell can reach high temperatures.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves Sierra 125U Youth ATVs sold under various brand names including "Rider 9." The model's name "Sierra 125U" is located on the VIN plate on the front frame column. The ATVs were sold in red, blue, black, pink, gray, spider red and spider blue. About 700 units were sold online and in stores at Cougar Cycle, Texas Star dba Flying Scooter, Vitacci Motorcycles, Dallas Power Sport, Tool Store Go-Kart Shop and other retailers from October 2025 through April 2026 for between $800 and $1,300. The importer is Lil Pick Up Inc., of Rowland Heights, California. The ATVs were manufactured in Vietnam.

What You Should Do

Consumers should stop using the recalled youth ATVs immediately and contact Lil Pick Up for a full refund. Consumers should visit www.lilpickup.us to register for the recall and receive instructions on how to return the recalled ATVs, which includes free ATV pick up and transportation. Contact Lil Pick Up at 951-245-5663 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email contact@lilpickup.us.

Why This Matters

The recalled youth ATVs pose a risk of serious injury or death from crash and burn hazards.

Source

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Lil-Pick-Up-Recalls-Youth-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-and-Burn-Hazards-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-ATVs (CPSC Recall Number 26501)

Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this CPSC product recall.

What is this CPSC product recall about?
Lil Pick Up Inc. is recalling about 700 Sierra 125U Youth ATVs due to violations of federal ATV safety standards that pose crash and burn hazards.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by CPSC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with CPSC for the most current geographic scope.
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