KYMCO Recalls UXV 500 UTVs For Potential Fire Hazard
In cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), KYMCO USA is advising its vehicle owners and the general public of a potential safety defect found on some UXV 500 model UTVs.
2011 Powersports Industry Legislation Update
A rundown of hot-button political issues facing the powersports industry: youth lead ban, off-road access, motorcycle-only checkpoints and helmet laws.
MIC Endorses New Legislation to Stop Lead Ban on Youth OHVs
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has announced its support for, and urged quick passage of, the “Enhancing CPSC Authority and Discretion Act of 2011” (ECADA). The discussion draft of the bill, released by Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), would end the ban on youth-sized all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and snowmobiles caused by the unintended consequences of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
AMA Seeks Support Ahead of Congressional Lead Law Hearing
The American Motorcyclist Association is supporting Congress’ effort to address the lead ban issue for youth-sized motorcycles and ATVs, but is still concerned with how Congress may amend the language of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Lead Testing Requirement For Youth ATVs Delayed Until November
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has decided to hold off on requiring third-party testing and certification of youth-sized all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for lead content until Nov. 27, 2011, the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA) reports.
Get The Lead Law Out
Take action to lift the ban on youth powersports products.