CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Kolpin Powersports Announce Recall of Youth ATVs
Published: February 18, 2005Recall ID: 05541Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Metal-flange locking nuts securing the tie rod assemblies, integral to the steering system on the Youth ATV, can come loose. The resulting unstable steering condition could result in serious injury or death to a rider.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes all of Kolpin Powersports' 2004 model year Youth ATVs purchased prior to November 24, 2004. The Youth ATVs are black with gray trim and have gray metallic and flame graphic decals. A "KOLPIN" decal is present on each side of the gas tank.
Affected Products
Kolpin Powersports 50cc and 90cc Youth All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Kolpin-Powersports-Announce-Recall-of-Youth-ATVs |
| Title | CPSC, Kolpin Powersports Announce Recall of Youth ATVs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/fc98772c66af4cc2bf4f0f4e13f88b47.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Youth ATV |
| Hazards › Name | Metal-flange locking nuts securing the tie rod assemblies, integral to the steering system on the Youth ATV, can come loose. The resulting unstable steering condition could result in serious injury or death to a rider. |
| Injuries › Name | Kolpin Powersports has received two reports of loose lock nuts. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Kolpin Powersports 50cc and 90cc Youth All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 90cc units and 39 50cc units |
| Recall I D | 3068 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact the retail store where they purchased their Youth ATV for inspection and retrofit. |
| Importers › Name | Kolpin Powersports, Inc., of Fox Lake, Wisconsin |
| Retailers › Name | Kolpin Powersports' authorized retailers nationwide, from September 2004 to November 24, 2004, for $1,399 to $1,499. |
| Recall Date | 2005-02-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes all of Kolpin Powersports' 2004 model year Youth ATVs purchased prior to November 24, 2004. The Youth ATVs are black with gray trim and have gray metallic and flame graphic decals. A "KOLPIN" decal is present on each side of the gas tank. |
| Recall Number | 05541 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Amstrong Industry Corporation, Taiwan, R.O.C. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Kolpin Powersports toll-free at 877-9KOLPIN (877-956-5746), between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-11-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |