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Defective Youth ATV Recalled by Fushin USA

Posted under: ATV Accidents, Product Recall — tslaughter @ 9:05 am

On May 13, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Protection and Safety Commission released a recall notice concerning the Fushin FXSA 002-90cc youth ATV. These ATVs were deemed defective because of a lack of front brakes, the absence of a tire pressure gauge and the lack of appropriate padding over sharp edges on the handlebar assembly. The ATVs were sold through Fushin dealers or online from October 2005 through May 2006 at a price point between $250 and $350. Owners or users of these ATVs are advised to immediately stop using them due to the risk of serious potential injury, and call Fushin at 866.659.8600 for a free repair.

We have been posting increasing numbers of ATV recalls in the past several months. At first glance, these ATVs all appear to be well made, strong and “flashy.” They are marketed for youth usage. However, the manufacturers, almost always Chinese based, seem very short on foresight into the potential dangers of these vehicles and overlook fundamental safety features usually installed by brand name manufacturers such as Kawasaki, Yamaha, etc. Perhaps an international safety standard should be adopted to keep these defective ATVs off the market.

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KTM ATVs Recalled for Defective Brakes

Posted under: ATV Accidents, Product Recall — tslaughter @ 11:59 am

Today, KTM North America, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of 2700 ATVs sold in the United States. The recalled models are: 450XC, 525XC, 450SX and 505SX . These ATVs have been sold by authorized KTM dealers since 2007 at a price point between $9,300 and $11,700.

The recall was issued because of defective rear brake caliper supports that can crack and front brakes that can suffer a loss of pressure. If these failures occur there is a risk of loss of braking and steering control, which could result in serious injury or death.

The condition appears to be repairable. If you have one of these bikes, stop using it immediately and contact your local KTM dealer to schedule a free repair. If you seek further information regarding the recall, KTM’s toll-free number is 888.985.6090.

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Two Seriously Injured in ATV Crashes

Posted under: ATV Accidents — tslaughter @ 10:33 am

GLENN COUNTY – The Chico Enterprise Record reported that two unrelated ATV crashes seriously injured the operators on Sunday, January 18, 2008 in eastern Glenn County.

The first involved a 7-year-old boy operating a 2003 Polaris near County Road WW. As the boy was making a turning manuever, the ATV flipped over ejecting the rider. The boy was rushed to Enloe Hospital with major injuries.

The second crash occured approximately 30 minutes later near Stony Creek when a 59-year-old Anderson woman was thrown when traversing down an embankment into a dry creek bed. She was riding a Suzuki quad runner. The woman was transported to a local hospital with a possible dislocated hip. Fortunately, her 7-year-old passenger was not injured.

Although ATVs are marketed as rough, fun, “family” off-road recreational vehicles, they present very distinct handling and stability issues that operators may encounter suddenly. The product liability attorneys at Reiner, Simpson & Slaughter are familiar with these product issues, and would be pleased to investigate and review any ATV-related crashes or injuries to assess the role of the product in the incident, and determine if the ATV was defective.

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