CPSC, HiPer Technology Inc. Announce Recall of ATV
CPSC, HiPer Technology Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Wheels
Why was CPSC, HiPer Technology Inc. Announce Recall of ATV recalled?
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 should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: For additional information, contact HiPer Technology at (877) 464-4737 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.hiper-technology.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- All-terrain vehicle (ATV) 9-inch wheels, with aluminum center section
- Company
- HiPer Technology Inc., of Lawrence, Kan.
- Quantity
- About 875
- Sold at
- ATV dealers and HiPer Technology sold the wheels, from February 2005 through May 2005, for about $190.
- Recall date
- July 1, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- HiPer has 12 reports of wheel center section breakage and separation.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.