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Product Recall Number: 07-538

Why was Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross Motorcycles recalled?

The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider.

Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross Motorcycles
Here's product recall specific data for Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross Motorcycles.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-538

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-03-26

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross Motorcycles

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 48 Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross Motorcycles. The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider.Name of Product: Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross MotorcyclesUnits: About 48Distributor: Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif.Hazard: The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves Radius Triple Clamps sold as an upgrade for use with a certain make and models of motocross motorcycles. The clamps are black in color and display the Universal logo on each end and the name "UNIVERSAL" on one side. They were ordered under part numbers 1025-40-0618 and 1025-40-0678.Sold at: Off-road motorcycle dealers and distributors sold the recalled clamps from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $180.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers who have installed the Clamp should not operate their motorcycle until the Clamp has been removed and replaced with a factory OEM clamp. Universal Engineering will not be issuing replacement clamps. Universal Engineering is providing a full refund for the cost these clamps. Consumers who have been identified as having purchased the Clamps will be notified by mail directly from Universal Engineering.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Universal Engineering toll-free at (866) 500-2090 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Information regarding this recall is posted on Universal Engineering's Web site at www.universalmotocross.com.

  • Hazard Description: The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 48

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers who have installed the Clamp should not operate their motorcycle until the Clamp has been removed and replaced with a factory OEM clamp. Universal Engineering will not be issuing replacement clamps. Universal Engineering is providing a full refund for the cost these clamps. Consumers who have been identified as having purchased the Clamps will be notified by mail directly from Universal Engineering.

  • Sold At: Off-road motorcycle dealers and distributors sold the recalled clamps from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $180.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif.

  • Manufactured In: China;

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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