CPSC recall 03-501, announced October 1, 2002, covers Manco Products Four-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles (2002 Model Year) (approximately 950 units). The hose barbs that are used for the fuel fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank may have been overly tightened and possibly the wrong sealer was used during assembly. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Manco Products, Inc. dealer to schedule a free repair or to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 293-0795, or go to www.mancopowersports.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled ATVs are the Agritrax 8260 and Talon 8260-01. The model carries the identifications "Talon" or "Agritrax" on both sides of the bodywork.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hose barbs that are used for the fuel fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank may have been overly tightened and possibly the wrong sealer was used during assembly. This can cause the threaded joint to fail and the sealer to not adhere to the joint itself. Fuel can drip from the tank, posing a fire hazard. In addition, there was a casting flaw in the aluminum housing on the front suspension. This could cause the front wheel to come loose from the connection point, causing the rider to lose control of the vehicle.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Manco Products, Inc. dealer to schedule a free repair or to receive a full refund. Owners of these ATVs have been directly notified about this recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Manco Products
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 03-501
- Units
- Approximately 950
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- True Value Hardware, Ace Hardware and some outdoor power equipment dealers sold these ATVs, from March 2002 through July 2002, for between $2, 999 and $3,299.
- Importer
- Manco Products, Inc., of Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Four-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles (2002 Model Year)
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should call (800) 293-0795 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.mancopowersports.com
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