Ohalee Inc. Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Mechanical Hazards; Vehicles Could Put Young Riders At Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 07576 · announced September 6, 2007 · Ohalee · 36 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Ohalee FA-A70 Youth ATVs, which has the name "Ohalee" on the right and left side of each ATV. The 70cc size ATVs were available in the following colors: red, blue, and black.
The hazard
These youth ATVs lack front brakes and a tire pressure gauge, the date of manufacture is not printed on side of the tires, and the front suspension is solid and does not allow for travel. Additionally, the flag pole bracket is not the correct size, and the handlebars do not have padding covering sharp edges. There is no storage location for the owner's manual, and the manual itself does not contain complete information on the safe operation and maintenance of the ATV. These defects could result in an unsafe riding condition, posing a risk of injury to young drivers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None.
Sold at: Odes Motorcycle Industry nationwide from June 2006 through December 2006 for about $360.
Consumer contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.