CPSC recall 13-281, announced September 11, 2013, covers Cambridge Metals & Plastics Motorcycle Training Wheels (about 4,000 units). Bolts and nuts securing the wheel can loosen and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled training wheels, remove them from the motorcycle and contact Cambridge Metal and Plastics to have them repaired free of charge. Recall contact: call (800) 457-0580, or go to www.cmp-wwm.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.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: PW50.
Which products are included?
The recalled products are Moose Racing brand training wheels for youth motorcycles and the replacement wheel kit. The training wheels have a black, one-piece, full-length metal axle with a plate that attaches to the underside of the motorcycle frame beneath the engine and two inflatable rubber wheels. The Moose Racing logo appears on the left and right sides of the axle. The replacement wheel kit is a set of two tires mounted on the wheel assembly. Replacement wheel kits and training wheels that fit the following youth motorcycle models are being recalled: Honda XR/CRF 50, Kawasaki KDX/Suzuki JR 50, KTM 50, Suzuki DRZ 70, Yamaha PW50 and Yamaha TTR 50.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Bolts and nuts securing the wheel can loosen and cause the rider to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled training wheels, remove them from the motorcycle and contact Cambridge Metal and Plastics to have them repaired free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cambridge Metals & Plastics
- Manufacturer
- Cambridge Metals & Plastics, a Division of Water Works Manufacturing Inc., of Cambridge, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 13-281
- Units
- About 4,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Motorcycle dealerships nationwide and at Mooseracing.com, Parts-unlimited.com and other online retailers from July 2012 through June 2013 for about $130.
- Distributor
- LeMans Corporation Inc., of Janesville, Wis.
Motorcycle Training Wheels
CPSC product type: Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Recall contact information
Cambridge Metal and Plastics at (800) 457-0580 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.cmp-wwm.com and click on Training Wheel Recall for more information.
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