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Product recall · CPSCMarch 27, 2007Serious
Universal Engineering Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
The recall involves Radius Triple Clamps sold as an upgrade for use with a certain make and models of motocross motorcycles. The clamps are black in color and display the Universal logo on each end and the name "UNIVERSAL" on one side. They were ordered under part numbers 1025-40-0618 and 1025-40-0678.
Details
- Units affected
- About 48
- Recall date
- March 27, 2007
- Made or distributed by
- Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
1025-40-0618
Off-road motorcycle dealers and distributors sold the recalled clamps from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $180.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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