Universal Engineering Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles recall: Fork Separation Hazard
Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard
Why was Universal Engineering Clamps for 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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
- Radius Triple Clamps sold for use with Motocross Motorcycles
- Company
- Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 48
- Sold at
- Off-road motorcycle dealers and distributors sold the recalled clamps from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $180.
- Recall date
- March 27, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.