ATV Injuries
ATVs Recalled by Suzuki Due to Loss of Control Hazard
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Suzuki QuadSport ATVs Units: About 1,355 Distributors: American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, [...]
Memorial Day Weekend Among the Deadliest Holidays for ATV Riders
As the prime ATV riding season kicks into gear, so does the increase in deaths. Just last month, CPSC staff was aware through media reports of at least 40 fatalities between April 1st and April 30th, including 12 involving children younger than 16 years of age. CPSC data indicates that ATV-related deaths jump on average [...]
Police Investigate Fatal All Terrain Vehicle Crash
Chesterfield County Police are investigating a crash involving an all terrain vehicle which killed the driver and injured his passenger. Police responded to the 14700 block of Beach Road shortly after 12:30 a.m. on July 10 to investigate a vehicle crash. Police said that Mark E. Lafoon Jr., 18, of the 13200 Block of Balta [...]
Statement from Chairman Inez Tenenbaum on ANPR for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs)
The need for federal rulemaking on ROVs is the consequence of not having a voluntary standard that effectively safeguards consumers. I have reviewed numerous death and injury reports tied to ROVs and I believe CPSC can play a vital role in making them safer. While we work on new safety rules for ROVs, I urge [...]
Yamaha-Deaths-Recall
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA is recalling about 120,000 off-highway recreational vehicles for repairs, after two models were involved in 46 deaths. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says all Rhino 450 and 660 model vehicles need to be repaired to prevent the accidents that resulted in 46 deaths since the units were distributed in fall 2003. [...]
