Recalls / 2008-06-18

Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits; Bolts Can Break Causing Handlebars to Separate During a Crash and Cause Serious Injury

08306 · Recalled 2008-06-18 · CPSC page

Description

The Pro Taper Clamp Kits are aftermarket accessories for off-road motorcycles. The recall involves the following kits and part numbers: Upper Triple Clamp Kit 02-2824 02-2825 02-2826 02-2827 02-2828 02-2829 02-2843 02-2844 02-2845 02-2846 02-2849 02-2851 Complete Triple Clamp Kit 02-2830 02-2831 02-2832 02-2833 02-2834 02-2839 02-2840 02-2847 02-2848 02-2850 02-2852 02-2853 02-2854 02-2855 Handlebar Clamp Kit (Universal Solid Mount Kit and Universal Rubber Mount Kit) 02-2821 02-2822 Replacement Bolt Kit 02-2855 02-2886

Hazards

Some of the bolts included in the clamp kits (or sold separately) if installed incorrectly can break under extreme force such as a crash. This can cause the handlebars to separate posing a risk of serious injury to the rider.

Reported injuries

There have been seven reports of bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop riding off-road motorcycles equipped with the recalled kits and contact the firm for free replacement bolts.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Pro Taper Clamp Kits Used With Off-Road Motorcycles		About 12,000

Parties

Distributor: Tucker Rocky Distributing, of Fort Worth, Texas
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Motorcycle dealerships nationwide, ranged in price

Consumer contact

For further information, call Tucker Rocky Distributing toll-free at (866) 217-7750 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.protaper.com

More images

Recalled Pro Taper Upper Triple Clamp Kit

Recalled Pro Taper Complete Triple Clamp Kit

Source: CPSC recall 08306. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.