CPSC, Manco Products, Inc Announce Recall of ATVs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-10-01). Hazards: fire, crash. About 950 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03501 |
| Published | 2002-10-01 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-30 |
| Product category | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products | Four-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles (2002 Model Year) |
| Firm named in the title | Manco Products, Inc |
| Firms | Manco Products, Inc., of Ft. Wayne, Ind. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 950 |
| Hazard classes | fire, crash |
| Remedy classes | refund, repair, stop use |
| Sold | True Value Hardware, Ace Hardware and some outdoor power equipment dealers sold these ATVs, from March 2002 through July 2002, for between $2, 999 and $3,299. |
Description
The recalled ATVs are the Agritrax 8260 and Talon 8260-01. The model carries the identifications "Talon" or "Agritrax" on both sides of the bodywork.
Hazard
The hose barbs that are used for the fuel fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank may have been overly tightened and possibly the wrong sealer was used during assembly. This can cause the threaded joint to fail and the sealer to not adhere to the joint itself. Fuel can drip from the tank, posing a fire hazard. In addition, there was a casting flaw in the aluminum housing on the front suspension. This could cause the front wheel to come loose from the connection point, causing the rider to lose control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Manco Products, Inc. dealer to schedule a free repair or to receive a full refund. Owners of these ATVs have been directly notified about this recall.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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