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Firm's
Recall Hotline: (866) 217-7750
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800)
638-2772 |
CPSC: Tucker Rocky Recall's
Pro Taper ATV / MX Handlebars
Washington, D.C. (6/21/2008) -
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced
a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Pro Taper Clamp
Kits Used With Off-Road Motorcycles
Units: About 12,000
Distributor: Tucker Rocky Distributing,
of Fort Worth, Texas
Hazard: 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/Injuries: There have
been seven reports of bolts breaking. No injuries
have been reported.
Description: 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 |
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Replacement Bolt Kit: |
02-2855 |
02-2886 |
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Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately
stop riding off-road motorcycles equipped with
the recalled kits and contact the firm for free
replacement bolts.
Consumer Contact: 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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