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CPSC, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 30, 2001
Recalled 2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATV
Recalled 2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM "Foreman" ATV
Recalled 2002 Honda TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATV
Recalled 2002 Honda TRX 250 TE/TM "Recon" ATV

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Hazard

Some wheels have not been properly welded. The wheel could collapse while riding, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Honda dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection and free repair. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

Only the 2002 model-year Honda TRX450 FE/FM and TRX 250 TE/TM are involved in this recall. The TRX 450 FE/FM model has "Foreman" written on the side of the fuel tank. The TRX 250 TE/TM model has "Recon" written on the side of the fuel tank.

Sold on

Honda dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from September 2001 to October 2001, for between $4000 and $6000.

Contact the company

For more information, call Motorcycle Customer Service at (310) 532-9811, 7am to 5pm PT. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.hondamotorcycle.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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