CPSC recall 08-306, announced June 18, 2008, covers Tucker Rocky Distributing Pro Taper Clamp Kits Used With Off-Road Motorcycles (about 12,000 units). Some of the bolts included in the clamp kits (or sold separately) if installed incorrectly can break under extreme force such as a crash. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop riding off-road motorcycles equipped with the recalled kits and contact the firm for free replacement bolts. Recall contact: call (866) 217-7750, or go to www.protaper.com.
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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 Pro Taper Clamp Kits are aftermarket accessories for off-road motorcycles. The recall involves the following kits and part numbers: Upper Triple Clamp Kit 02-2824 02-2825 02-2826 02-2827 02-2828 02-2829 02-2843 02-2844 02-2845 02-2846 02-2849 02-2851 Complete Triple Clamp Kit 02-2830 02-2831 02-2832 02-2833 02-2834 02-2839 02-2840 02-2847 02-2848 02-2850 02-2852 02-2853 02-2854 02-2855 Handlebar Clamp Kit (Universal Solid Mount Kit and Universal Rubber Mount Kit) 02-2821 02-2822 Replacement Bolt Kit 02-2855 02-2886
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Some of the bolts included in the clamp kits (or sold separately) if installed incorrectly can break under extreme force such as a crash. This can cause the handlebars to separate posing a risk of serious injury to the rider.
Incidents and injuries
There have been seven reports of bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop riding off-road motorcycles equipped with the recalled kits and contact the firm for free replacement bolts.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tucker Rocky Distributing
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 08-306
- Units
- About 12,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Motorcycle dealerships nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 and ranged in price from $5 for the Replacement Bolt Kit to $440 for the Complete Triple Clamp Kit.
- Distributor
- Tucker Rocky Distributing, of Fort Worth, Texas
Pro Taper Clamp Kits Used With Off-Road Motorcycles
CPSC product type: Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Recall contact information
For further information, call Tucker Rocky Distributing toll-free at (866) 217-7750 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.protaper.com
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