CPSC recall 05-216, announced July 1, 2005, covers HiPer Technology All-terrain vehicle (ATV) 9-inch wheels, with aluminum center section (about 875 units). The aluminum center section of the wheel can come apart, causing the tire and rim to unexpectedly separate from the ATV, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider loses control of the vehicle. The notice cites 12 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the 9-inch ATV wheels and contact HiPer Technology to receive a replacement wheel center section and/or wheel repair, free of charge. Recall contact: call (877) 464-4737, or go to www.hiper-technology.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.
The recalled 9-inch ATV aftermarket rear wheels have a model number of 0990 YHR.
Which products are included?
The recalled 9-inch ATV aftermarket rear wheels have a model number of 0990 YHR. The rear wheels were manufactured from February 15, 2005 through May 2005. The recalled wheel can be used as the rear wheel on ATVs having the following bolt patterns: four bolts on a 110mm circle or four bolts on a 115mm circle. The center section of the wheel is made of aluminum and has eight bolt holes.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The aluminum center section of the wheel can come apart, causing the tire and rim to unexpectedly separate from the ATV, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider loses control of the vehicle.
Incidents and injuries
HiPer has 12 reports of wheel center section breakage and separation.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the 9-inch ATV wheels and contact HiPer Technology to receive a replacement wheel center section and/or wheel repair, free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- HiPer Technology
- Manufacturer
- HiPer Technology Inc., of Lawrence, Kan.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-216
- Units
- About 875
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- ATV dealers and HiPer Technology sold the wheels, from February 2005 through May 2005, for about $190.
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) 9-inch wheels, with aluminum center section
CPSC product type: All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact HiPer Technology at (877) 464-4737 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.hiper-technology.com
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