CPSC recall 07-538, announced March 27, 2007, covers Universal Engineering Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross Motorcycles (about 48 units). 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 notice reports no incidents. Consumers who have installed the clamp should not operate their motorcycle until the clamp has been removed and replaced with a factory OEM clamp. Recall contact: call (866) 500-2090, or go to www.universalmotocross.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Universal Engineering
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 07-538
- Units
- About 48
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Off-road motorcycle dealers and distributors sold the recalled clamps from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $180.
- Distributor
- Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif.
Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross Motorcycles
CPSC product type: Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Recall contact information
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
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