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CPSC, HiPer Technology Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Wheels

U.S. CPSCInjuriesJul 1, 2005
Recalled ATV Wheel
Recalled ATV Wheel
Recalled ATV Wheel
Recalled ATV Wheel

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

HiPer has 12 reports of wheel center section breakage and separation.

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.

Sold on

ATV dealers and HiPer Technology sold the wheels, from February 2005 through May 2005, for about $190.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact HiPer Technology at (877) 464-4737 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.hiper-technology.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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