CPSC2009-03-05
Off-Road Bike Engine Parts Recalled by Wiseco Due to Crash Hazard
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Hazard
Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using off-road bikes on which the recalled connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies were installed and immediately contact Wiseco for free replacement parts and repair, or a full refund if the consumer has already replaced the recalled engine parts.
Sold at
Off-road dirt bike distributors nationwide and directly to consumers at www.wiseco.com from March 2007 through December 2008 for about $130 for the connecting rods and between $240 and $300 for the crankshaft assemblies.
Affected count
About 420
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Off-Road Dirt Bike Connecting Rods or Crankshaft Assemblies
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Wiseco at (800) 321-1364 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET on Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.wiseco.com, or email the firm at recall@wiseco.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Off-Road-Bike-Engine-Parts-Recalled-by-Wiseco-Due-to-Crash-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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