All-terrain vehicle (ATV) 9-inch wheels, with aluminum center section
CPSC Recall #05-216 — June 30, 2005
Product
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) 9-inch wheels, with aluminum center section
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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
HiPer has 12 reports of wheel center section breakage and separation.
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.
Units Affected
About 875
Sold At
ATV dealers and HiPer Technology sold the wheels from February 2005 through May 2005 for about $190.
Manufacturer
HiPer Technology Inc., of Lawrence, Kan.
Manufactured In
United States