# Which CPSC rules apply to an all-terrain vehicle (atv)?

> Which CPSC rules apply to an all-terrain vehicle (atv), which certificate it needs, the citation codes to put on it, and how the data is eFiled at entry. From CPSC's own citation code list.

Checked 2026-09-22 · https://cpsccomply.com/rules/atv/

## Quick answer

An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) needs a Children's Product Certificate if it is designed or intended primarily for children 12 and under, and a General Certificate of Conformity if it is general-use. The rules CPSC lists for it: 1420 (16 CFR 1420: Requirements for All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)).

## Citation codes

| Code | Regulation | When it applies | Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1420 | 16 CFR 1420: Requirements for All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) | Always, for this product type | — |

## Certificate

Certificate type: CPC or GCC, depending on whether it is designed primarily for children 12 and under.

For an all-terrain vehicle (atv) the testing laboratory must be one CPSC has accepted for this rule. CPSC's list holds 737 accepted laboratories: https://cpsccomply.com/data/labs/

CPSC flags 4 HTS codes in its "All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)" category: https://cpsccomply.com/data/flagged-hts-codes/

## Recalls of this product type

Since 2016, 9 CPSC recall notices carry this product type in their title, 8 of them for China-made goods (88.9%), covering about 17,470 units. Hazards cited most often: Fall / general injury (8), Fire / burn (1), Poisoning / lead / chemical (1), Other (1).

Most recent:

- 2025-04-10: Jonas C Recalls Long-Haul Portable ATV Fuel Containers Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Burn, Fire and Poisoning Hazards; Violation of Federal Regulation for Child Resistance of Portable Fuel Containers; Sold on Amazon.com <https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Jonas-C-Recalls-Long-Haul-Portable-ATV-Fuel-Containers-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-and-Death-from-Burn-Fire-and-Poisoning-Hazards-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Child-Resistance-of-Portable-Fuel-Containers-Sold-on-Amazon-com>
- 2024-10-24: Ricky Powersports Recalls Youth and Adult All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Regulations <https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Ricky-Powersports-Recalls-Youth-and-Adult-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-and-Violation-of-Federal-ATV-Safety-Regulations>
- 2024-08-01: Peace Industry Group Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death and Violation of Federal ATV Safety Regulations <https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Peace-Industry-Group-Recalls-Youth-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-and-Violation-of-Federal-ATV-Safety-Regulations>

## Sources

- CPSC: eFiling Citation and Testing Exception Codes (Excel, Dec 2025): <https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2025-12-18_eFiling-Citation-and-Testing-Exception-Codes.xlsx>
- CPSC: Update on Certificates of Compliance and eFiling: <https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Business-Education/Business-Guidance/Certificates>
- Federal Register: Certificates of Compliance, 90 FR 1800 (8 Jan 2025): <https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/08/2024-30826/certificates-of-compliance>

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