CPSC2007-03-27
Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard
Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif.
Hazard
The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers who have installed the clamp should not operate their motorcycle until the clamp has been removed and replaced with a factory OEM clamp. Universal Engineering will not be issuing replacement clamps. Universal Engineering is providing a full refund for the cost these clamps. Consumers who have been identified as having purchased the clamps will be notified by mail directly from Universal Engineering.
Sold at
Off-road motorcycle dealers and distributors sold the recalled clamps from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $180.
Affected count
About 48
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross Motorcycles
Consumer contact
For more information, call Universal Engineering toll-free at (866) 500-2090 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Information regarding this recall is posted on Universal Engineering's Web site at www.universalmotocross.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Universal-Engineering-Recalls-Clamps-for-Motocross-Motorcycles-Due-to-Fork-SeparationDon't want to check this manually?
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