Garia Recalls Golf & Courtesy Electric Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled 2020-05-14. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 1,000Units
2020-05-14Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves Garia model year 2010-2019 golf and courtesy battery-powered electric vehicles (BEV's). The models involved are as follows; Golf, Golf 2+2, Courtesy 4 and Courtesy 4+2. Garia VIN numbers are printed / etched on the chassis under the front seat cushion (see illustration below). The model year of your Garia can be identified by the 10th digit in the VIN number. The chart below can be used as a quick reference. The Serial numbers and date code range are: VIN numbers UJGDHSX1XAVXXXXXX - UJGDHSX1XKVXXXXXX are located under the vehicle's front seat. (A to K) (2010-2019) Model Year Identification A=2010 B=2011 C=2012 D=2013 E=2014 F=2015 G=2016 H=2017 I=2018 J=2019
- The hazard
- A fuse can overheat and melt while the electric vehicle is charging, posing a fire hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm is aware of five incidents of overheating and fire damage to the vehicles. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop charging these recalled golf and courtesy vehicles and contact Garia or a Garia dealer to schedule a free repair. Garia is contacting all known customers by direct mail and e-mail.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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