SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20250804-3D8B1-2147328931. Severity: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional. Product: Warrior 1000 Warrior MXD 1000 (Massimo Motor Warrior 1000 UTV. Tan). Incident: On Friday, July 18th, I was involved in a serious safety incident while operating my Massimo Warrior 1000 UTV, which I purchased new from Tractor Supply and has fewer than 20 hours of use. The unit has only been used for light, on-road activities. As I was backing out of my shop, the throttle became stuck wide open. I was unable to shut off the ignition or shift the unit into another gear. As a result, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably in reverse, despite my efforts to engage the brakes and avoid surrounding objects including my truck, home, and well. The UTV ultimately collided with a tree, which brought it to a stop. I was then ablethrough considerable painto exit the vehicle and manually disconnect the battery in order to stop the engine. The collision caused significant damage to the vehicle, including: Damage to the body and rear suspension A bent frame and torn mounting points where the upper control arm bolts were ripped out Unknown throttle and idle issues I sustained severe bruising to my back, leg, and arm, though I am fortunate not to have suffered more serious injuries. I am a disabled veteran and retiree, and moving or transporting the vehicle is not feasible without professional assistance. The UTV cannot roll requires a wrecker for removal. I do not believe that an EFI-equipped throttle should stick or fail in such a new unit with minimal use. This appears to be a serious defect, and I am currently researching whether others have experienced similar issues that may have led to damage or injury. I have found similar issues that had been reported to variou