Joint Statement from CPSC and Polaris on RZR 900 and 1000 Voluntary Recall
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Polaris are informing consumers about fires on model year 2013–2017 Polaris RZR 900 and 1000 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs).
Kawasaki Agrees to $5.2 Million Penalty for Failure to Report Defective ROVs to CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., of Japan, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., have agreed to pay a $5.2 million civil penalty.
CPSC Opens New State-of-the-Art Product Testing and Evaluation Center
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art scientific testing facility in Rockville, Md.
CPSC Terminates ATV Action Plan for SunL Group Youth ATVs
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the termination of the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Action Plan for SunL Group, Inc., of Irving, Texas. As of March 30, 2011, importers and distributors cannot import or distribute any ATV subject to the SunL Group ATV Action Plan. The company was an importer and distributor of gas and electric scooters, dirt bikes, ATVs and go-karts.
Catering to Kids: Youth Off-Road Vehicles
Off-roading has become a hot family activity in recent years.
ROHVA Proposes Safety Enhancements to Side-by-Sides
This statement from ROHVA addresses safety standards for debris penetration hazards.
Honda Recalls Certain CRF450R Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
The motorcycle’s drive chain can break while in use, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose its drive force, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Kawasaki Recalls Certain ROVs, ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
The fuel pump retainer plate bolts can come loose causing fuel leakage over time, posing a fire hazard.
KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Recall Certain Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS closed course competition motorcycles announced a recall on March 25, 2021, where the drive chain can break, posing a crash hazard and/or property damage.
KTM, Husqvarna Recall Certain Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
This recall involves model year 2021 KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna EE-5 closed course/competition mini-motorcycles with an electric motor.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Shows Continuing Decline in ATV Injuries
Assessing a 10-year period (2009-2018), CPSC staff cited a statistically significant overall decrease of 38% in ATV-related emergency department-treated injury estimates.
April Powersports Recalls
Several models were recalled during the month of April for safety hazards.
Mid August Recalls: Polaris ACE 150, Ranger 150; Honda CRF 250R; Yamaha SRVenture DX
Three models were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission as of Aug. 17, 2018, due to injury hazards.
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Injury Hazard
About 255 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles were recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles due to the handgrip potentially breaking, posing an injury hazard to the rider.
Polaris Fined $27.5 Million for Late Reporting Claims on RZR XP 1000 Fire Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced a $27.25 million settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that resolves two 2016 late-reporting claims. Additionally, Polaris, in partnership with the CPSC, initiated a recall on select RZR XP/XP 4 1000 models.
Renthal Recalls Clip-on Handlebars Due to Potential Clamp Failure
Renthal is recalling Gen1 and Gen 2 motorcycle clip-on handlebars that were sold through motorcycle dealers between April 2009 and July 2017.