Sierra 125 Youth ATV Recall Lawsuit Investigation

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 700 Sierra 125U Youth All-Terrain Vehicles on May 21, 2026. Lil Pick Up Inc. of Rowland Heights, California imported the ATVs, which were also sold under other brand names, including “Rider 9.” The recalled ATVs fail four safety requirements: CPSC found problems with the suspension, the reverse indicator light, and the parking brakes, plus footwells hot enough to burn skin, creating both crash and burn hazards. Owners should stop using the ATV immediately, register with Lil Pick Up for a full refund, and use the free pickup and transportation the company provides. CPSC lists the recall as open.

Latest Sierra 125U Youth ATV Recall Updates

May 21, 2026: CPSC Announces the Sierra 125U Youth ATV Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 700 Sierra 125U Youth ATVs on May 21, 2026 [1]. Lil Pick Up‘s recall is officially CPSC Recall No. 26-501. The defects include suspension problems, a reverse indicator light that may not work, and parking brakes that may not hold. Footwell surfaces can also reach high, burn-causing temperatures. No injuries have been reported.

Which Sierra 125 Youth ATVs Are Affected?

The recall covers Sierra 125U Youth All-Terrain Vehicles sold under several brand names:

• Model “Sierra 125U,” stamped on the VIN plate on the front frame column
• Sold under the brand name “Rider 9” and other names the notice does not list individually
• Available in seven color options: red, blue, black, pink, gray, spider red, and spider blue
• Sold online and in-store from October 2025 through April 2026, priced between $800 and $1,300

Lil Pick Up Inc., the importer, sold the ATVs through Cougar Cycle, Texas Star, Vitacci Motorcycles, Dallas Power Sport, Tool Store Go-Kart Shop and other retailers. If the VIN plate reads “Sierra 125U,” the ATV is part of this recall no matter what brand name appears on the body panel.

Why Were the Sierra 125 Youth ATVs Recalled?

The Sierra 125U Youth ATVs were recalled because they violate the federal mandatory ATV safety standard. That standard sets mechanical and design requirements meant to limit crash and burn risks for young riders. CPSC found four specific problems. The suspension does not meet requirements, and the reverse indicator light may not illuminate. The parking brakes may not hold, and footwell surfaces can reach temperatures high enough to cause burns. The recall notice does not attribute the defects to a specific manufacturing change or supplier. Independent reporting describes it as Lil Pick Up’s third youth ATV recall within about a year.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

CPSC’s recall notice reports no injuries or deaths connected to the Sierra 125U Youth ATVs. The agency’s notice states plainly that no incidents had been reported as of the recall’s May 21, 2026 announcement. That absence has not changed: CPSC’s recall notice, as most recently reviewed for this page, continues to list no incidents, injuries, or deaths connected to the Sierra 125U Youth ATVs. Consumers who believe a Sierra 125U Youth ATV caused an injury or illness can report it to CPSC and to Lil Pick Up directly. Those reports help regulators track real-world outcomes tied to this recall going forward.

What Should Consumers Do?

Owners of a recalled Sierra 125U Youth ATV should take the following steps right away to stay safe and start the refund process:

1. Stop using the ATV immediately, even if it appears to be working normally.
2. Check the VIN plate on the front frame column to confirm the model reads “Sierra 125U.”
3. Register the ATV at www.lilpickup.us or call Lil Pick Up at 951-245-5663 (8 a.m.-5 p.m. CT, Monday-Friday) to start a full refund.
4. Use the free pickup and transportation Lil Pick Up provides instead of disposing of the ATV yourself.
5. Email contact@lilpickup.us if you have questions about the recall or the refund process.
6. Report any injury or malfunction connected to the ATV directly to Lil Pick Up.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Lil Pick Up has issued two other youth ATV recalls. On April 23, 2026, CPSC recalled about 4,900 Rex110 and Sierra110 Youth ATVs for exceeding safe speed limits, faulty suspension, and sticking throttles [2]. A 6-year-old boy died in 2025 in a crash involving a Rex110 ATV, the only reported death among Lil Pick Up’s three recalls. Lil Pick Up’s own recall history also includes an E-Bully Youth Electric ATV action: about 1,300 units for handlebar-laceration and parking-brake hazards, with no injuries reported [3].

Legal Options

No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict litigation has been filed over the Sierra 125U Youth ATV recall as of this page’s most recent check. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Families whose child was hurt in a crash or burn involving one of these ATVs may want an individual legal review. That review can help determine whether a product-liability claim could apply to their situation. Lil Pick Up’s other youth ATV recalls, covered on a separate Lil Pick Up ATV recall lawsuit page on this site, do not change that conclusion.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a product-liability claim come from state law, not from this recall, and how much time you have depends on where you live. Some states start the clock on the date an injury happened, while others start it on the date the injury was discovered, which is not always the same day. Missing the applicable deadline can end a claim regardless of its strength, so anyone considering one should talk to a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sierra 125U Youth ATV Recall Still Active?

Yes, the Sierra 125U Youth ATV recall is still active. As of September 25, 2026, CPSC had not announced that the recall was completed or terminated, so the recall remains open.

Where Were the Sierra 125U Youth ATVs Sold?

The Sierra 125U Youth ATVs were sold through several named motorsports dealers and online. That differs from Lil Pick Up’s E-Bully ATVs, which the company’s recall page says sold only through Amazon.com.

What Was the Remedy for Lil Pick Up’s E-Bully ATV Recall?

The remedy for Lil Pick Up’s E-Bully Youth Electric ATV recall was a free repair rather than a refund. The Sierra 125U recall, by contrast, offers a full refund. That separate E-Bully action covered about 1,300 units, and the company reported no injuries tied to it.

Is the Sierra 125U Recall the Same as the Rex110 or Sierra110 Recall?

No, the Sierra 125U recall (CPSC Recall No. 26-501) is a separate action from the Rex110/Sierra110 recall (CPSC Recall No. 26-439). Lil Pick Up issued the Sierra 125U recall about a month later, and the Rex110/Sierra110 recall involved a different model line and a reported death.

How Long Were Lil Pick Up’s E-Bully ATVs Sold Before the Recall?

Lil Pick Up sold the E-Bully Youth Electric ATVs from September 2023 through October 2025, before recalling them. That sales window closed before the Sierra 125U recall covered on this page began.

Where Is Lil Pick up Located, and Where Were the ATVs Made?

Lil Pick Up, the company that imported and recalled the Sierra 125U Youth ATVs, is located in Rowland Heights, California. The ATVs themselves were made in Vietnam, a detail CPSC’s recall notice states but does not explain further.

References

1. 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
2. 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-One-Death-Reported
3. https://www.lilpickup.us/recall-detail.html