CPSC2008-06-18
Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits; Bolts Can Break Causing Handlebars to Separate During a Crash and Cause Serious Injury
Tucker Rocky Distributing, of Fort Worth, Texas
Hazard
Some of the bolts included in the clamp kits (or sold separately) if installed incorrectly can break under extreme force such as a crash. This can cause the handlebars to separate posing a risk of serious injury to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding off-road motorcycles equipped with the recalled kits and contact the firm for free replacement bolts.
Sold at
Motorcycle dealerships nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 and ranged in price from $5 for the Replacement Bolt Kit to $440 for the Complete Triple Clamp Kit.
Affected count
About 12,000
Injuries reported
There have been seven reports of bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Pro Taper Clamp Kits Used With Off-Road Motorcycles
Consumer contact
For further information, call Tucker Rocky Distributing toll-free at (866) 217-7750 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.protaper.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Tucker-Rocky-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycle-Clamp-Kits-Bolts-Can-Break-Causing-Handlebars-to-Separate-During-a-Crash-and-Cause-Serious-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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