CPSC, HiPer Technology Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Wheels
CPSC recall 05216 · announced July 1, 2005 · Hiper Technology · 875 units affected
The product
The recalled 9-inch ATV aftermarket rear wheels have a model number of 0990 YHR. The rear wheels were manufactured from February 15, 2005 through May 2005. The recalled wheel can be used as the rear wheel on ATVs having the following bolt patterns: four bolts on a 110mm circle or four bolts on a 115mm circle. The center section of the wheel is made of aluminum and has eight bolt holes.
The hazard
The aluminum center section of the wheel can come apart, causing the tire and rim to unexpectedly separate from the ATV, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider loses control of the vehicle.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the 9-inch ATV wheels and contact HiPer Technology to receive a replacement wheel center section and/or wheel repair, free of charge.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): HiPer has 12 reports of wheel center section breakage and separation.
Sold at: ATV dealers and HiPer Technology sold the wheels, from February 2005 through May 2005, for about $190.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact HiPer Technology at (877) 464-4737 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.hiper-technology.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.