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Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard

U.S. CPSCInjuriesMar 27, 2007
Recalled Radius Triple Clamp
Recalled Radius Triple Clamp

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Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

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.

Sold on

Off-road motorcycle dealers and distributors sold the recalled clamps from July 2006 through February 2007 for about $180.

Contact the company

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 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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