CPSC2005-07-01
CPSC, HiPer Technology Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Wheels
HiPer Technology Inc., of Lawrence, Kan.
Hazard
The aluminum center section of the wheel can come apart, causing the tire and rim to unexpectedly separate from the ATV, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider loses control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the 9-inch ATV wheels and contact HiPer Technology to receive a replacement wheel center section and/or wheel repair, free of charge.
Sold at
ATV dealers and HiPer Technology sold the wheels, from February 2005 through May 2005, for about $190.
Affected count
About 875
Injuries reported
HiPer has 12 reports of wheel center section breakage and separation.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) 9-inch wheels, with aluminum center section
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact HiPer Technology at (877) 464-4737 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.hiper-technology.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-HiPer-Technology-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-ATV-Wheels-Don't want to check this manually?
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