CPSC recall · Reported March 27, 2007
Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard
The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider.
Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif. recalled The recall involves Radius Triple Clamps sold as an upgrade for use with a certain make a….
Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Haz… was recalled by Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif. in March 27, 2007. Reason: The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the …. Remedy: Consumers who have installed the clamp should not operate their motorcycle until the clam…. Verify recall #07538 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the ….
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- agency class
- March 27, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07538 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, 6 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 recall involves Radius Triple Clamps sold as an upgrade for use with a certain make and models of motocross motorcycles. The clamps are black in color and display the Universal logo on each end and the name "UNIVERSAL" on one side. They were ordered under part numbers 1025-40-0618 and 1025-40-0678.
Reason for recall
The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury or death to the rider.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers who have installed the clamp should not operate their motorcycle until the clamp has been removed and replaced with a factory OEM clamp. Universal Engineering will not be issuing replacement clamps. Universal Engineering is providing a full refund for the cost these clamps. Consumers who have been identified as having purchased the clamps will be notified by mail directly from Universal Engineering.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07538 |
| Date reported | March 27, 2007 |
| Date initiated | March 27, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Universal Engineering, of Temecula, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 48 |
| 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 who have installed the clamp should not operate their motorcycle until the clamp has been removed and replaced with a f…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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