CPSC Reminder To Yamaha Rhino Riders To Stay Safe This Summer
August 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – SUMMER IS HERE AND THAT MEANS OFF-ROAD RIDING IS IN HIGH SEASON IN MANY COMMUNITIES. AS SIDE-BY-SIDE RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES (ROVS) CONTINUE TO GAIN IN POPULARITY, SO DOES THE NUMBER OF REPORTS TO THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION OF INJURIES AND DEATHS INVOLVING THESE VEHICLES. EVEN THOUGH ROVS HAVE A ROLL CAGE AND SEAT BELTS, CPSC URGES ALL RIDERS AND PASSENGERS TO REMAIN VIGILANT ABOUT SAFETY BEFORE HITTING THE TRAILS AND WHILE OFF-ROADING.
Polaris Recalls 2009 ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
July 23, 2009
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: 2009 MODEL YEAR POLARIS ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS)
UNITS: ABOUT 4,700
MANUFACTURER: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC., OF MEDINA, MINN.
Fushin USA Recalls Youth Model ATVs
May 14, 2009
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
PRODUCT INVOLVED: FUSHIN ATVS
UNITS: ABOUT 650
DISTRIBUTOR: FUSHIN USA LLC, OF DALLAS, TEXAS
Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by MM Compound Due to Strangulation Hazard
March 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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: HOODED FLEECE SWEATSHIRTS
UNITS: ABOUT 2,200
KTM ATVs Recalled Due to Brake Failure – ATV Brakes Could Lose Pressure
February 11, 2009
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
PRODUCT INVOLVED: ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS)
UNITS: ABOUT 2,700
DISTRIBUTOR: KTM NORTH AMERICA INC., OF AMHERST, OHIO
CPSC Grants One Year Stay of Testing and Certification Requirements for Certain Products
January 31, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION VOTED UNANIMOUSLY (2-0) TO ISSUE A ONE YEAR STAY OF ENFORCEMENT FOR CERTAIN TESTING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF REGULATED PRODUCTS, INCLUDING PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER. THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE PART OF THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT (CPSIA), WHICH ADDED CERTIFICATION AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO CPSC STANDARDS OR BANS.
BRP US Recalls Youth ATVs Due to Collision Hazard
October 2, 2008
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
PRODUCTS: MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 CAN-AM® YOUTH ATVS
UNITS: ABOUT 1,200
IMPORTER: BRP U.S. INC., OF STURTEVANT, WIS.
Consumer Product Safety Commission Tips for Back to School Safety
August 20, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – MORE THAN 50 MILLION CHILDREN ARE HEADED BACK TO SCHOOL THIS FALL AND THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS URGING PARENTS TO PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO SAFETY THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
Yamaha Rhino ATV Rollover Problems Persist
August 7, 2008
Since it was introduced in 2003, the Yamaha Rhino ATV has been associated with a number of rollovers and accidents where riders suffered debilitating fractures when their arms and legs were trapped under the weight of the vehicle. Although aftermarket doors and additional passenger side hand-holds were offered free of charge last summer, Yamaha still has not issued a Rhino recall to add the safety features, and no substantial design changes have been made to address the instability issues.
SunL Group Inc. Recalls Youth ATVs Due To Safety Defects
July 19, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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: SLA90 YOUTH ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS)
UNITS: ABOUT 144
SunL Group Inc. Recalls Youth ATVs Due To Safety Defects
July 18, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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: SLA90 YOUTH ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS)
UNITS: ABOUT 144
ATVs Recalled By Honda Due to Loss of Control
July 18, 2008
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 TRX 420 RANCHER ATVS
UNITS: ABOUT 42,000
MANUFACTURER: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. INC., OF TORRANCE, CALIF.
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Loss of Speed Control
June 27, 2008
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: 2008 MODEL YEAR MONGOOSE YOUTH ATVS
UNITS: ABOUT 1,700
IMPORTER: KYMCO USA, OF SPARTANBURG, S.C.
Kids ATVs Recalled By Kawasaki Due to Loss of Speed Control
June 27, 2008
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: 2008 MODEL YEAR KFX 50 AND KFX 90 YOUTH ATVS
UNITS: ABOUT 6,000
DISTRIBUTED BY: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP. U.S.A., OF IRVINE, CALIF.
Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2008 50cc and 90cc ATVs
June 25, 2008
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: MODEL YEAR 2008 ARCTIC CAT 50CC AND 90CC ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS)
UNITS: ABOUT 6,000
History of US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA
June 11, 2008
The History of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the fourth in a four-part series profiling the history, structure and purpose of consumer protection agencies in the United States, including the CPSC, FDA, USDA and NHTSA.
In 1940 the U.S. government legislated the design of sealed beam headlamps as a safety improvement to automobiles. While in 1958 the United Nations (UN) established the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations11 the U.S. made no effort to establish any safety regulations, and refused to join the UN group.
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs
June 5, 2008
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: POLARIS ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVS)
UNITS: ABOUT 700 (ABOUT 95,000 HAVE BEEN RECALLED PREVIOUSLY)
MANUFACTURER: POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC., OF MEDINA, MINN.
Yamaha Rhino Recall: Side-by-Side RUV Rollovers
May 31, 2008
Yamaha has sent direct mail notifications to owners of the recalled Rhino side-by-side recreational utility vehicle (RUV). However, some people who have changed addresses or purchased a used Yamaha Rhino may still not be aware of this potentially dangerous recall.
American Honda Motor Co. Recalls ATVs Due to Loss of Steering Control
May 9, 2008
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL WAS VOLUNTARILY CONDUCTED BY THE FIRM IN COOPERATION WITH THE CPSC. CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED.
NAME OF PRODUCT: MODEL YEAR 2008 HONDA TRX500 ATVS
UNITS: ABOUT 1,400
MANUFACTURER: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. INC., OF TORRANCE, CALIF.
Spring Shifts Kids’ Sports Into High Gear; CPSC and Chicago White Sox Encourage Use of Safety Gear
April 24, 2008
CHICAGO, ILL. – SPRING MARKS THE ANNUAL KICKOFF FOR CHILDREN’S OUTDOOR SPORTS. AS SNOW BOOTS ARE BEING STORED AWAY AND BICYCLES, INLINE SKATES AND SCOOTERS ARE BROUGHT OUT, THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) IS TEAMING UP WITH THE CHICAGO WHITE SOX TO URGE KIDS TO PUT ON THEIR HELMETS AND SAFETY GEAR.
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