CPSC recall · Reported November 16, 2001
CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif. recalled The recalled Yamaha motorcycles are 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross vehicles, ….
CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles was recalled by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif. in November 16, 2001. Reason: The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, result…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and return them to the dealersh…. Verify recall #02505 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, result….
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- agency class
- November 16, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02505 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled Yamaha motorcycles are 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross vehicles, with model numbers YZ125H1, YZ125J1, YZ125K1, YZ125L1, YZ125M1, YZ125N1, YZ250H1, YZ250J1, YZ250K1, YZ250L1, YZ250M1, YZ250N1 and WR250J. The recalled motorcycles are blue and white with the word "Yamaha" written on the side of the wheel fork.
Reason for recall
The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and return them to the dealership where purchased, for inspection and free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02505 |
| Date reported | November 16, 2001 |
| Date initiated | November 16, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 59,100 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and return them to the dealership where purchased, for inspection and f…
- Check the recall number (02505) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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