Sunday

Fushin Youth Model ATVs Recalled

May 13, 2009
Release # 09-742
Fushin Recall Hotline: (866) 659-8600
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7051

Fushin USA Recalls Youth Model ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Young Riders

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.

Product Involved: Fushin ATVs
Units: About 650

Distributor: Fushin USA LLC, of Dallas, Texas

Hazard: These ATVs lack front brakes, a tire pressure gauge, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly, which could pose a risk of injury to young riders.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves FXSA 002A-90cc. The size 90cc youth ATV comes in a variety of colors such as black, red, blue, yellow, green, pink, tan camo, blue camo, army camo, green camo leaf camo, pink camo and yellow/black.

Sold by: Fushin dealerships and online nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for between $250 and $350.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using them immediately and contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair.

Another Chinese product recalled ... not a surprise either since any kind of kid's toy vehicle ought to have brakes an no sharp edges. And when your kids grow up, if they get a lemon, tell them to get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon ATV's is what we do. Everyday.

Burdge Law Office
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Friday

Honda CBR1000RR Recall

Water Pump Clamp Failure and leg scalding danger causes Honda to recall motorcycles. to you own one of these potential lemon motorcycles?

2008 HONDA CBR1000RR

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 19, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V174000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12894

Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING 12,894 Model Year 2008 CBR1000RR motorcycles. A COOLANT HOSE CLAMP LOCATED ON THE WATER PUMP COVER MAY BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY VIBRATION GENERATED AT CONTINUOUS HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS.

Consequence: IF THE CLAMP BREAKS, HOT COOLANT CAN SPRAY ONTO THE RIDERS LEFT LOWER LEG CAUSING SCALDING TO THE RIDER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEW COOLANT HOSE CLAMP.

If you've got a lemon Honda bike, or any lemon motorcycle, get a Burdge attorney. We've been helping bikers get rid of bad bikes since 1978. It's what we do.

Burdge Law Office
Because the road's too long to ride a bad bike.

Ducati 1098R Recall, Ducati 1198 Recall, Ducati 848 Recall, Ducati F1098 Recall, Ducati Streetfighter Recall

Ducati fuel leak recalls announced.

2009 DUCATI 1098R
2009 DUCATI 1198
2009 DUCATI 1198S
2009 DUCATI 848
2010 DUCATI F1098 STREETFIGHTER
2010 DUCATI F1098 STREETFIGHTER S

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V170000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1549

Summary: DUCATI IS RECALLING 1,549 Model Year 2009 1198, 1198 S, 1098 R, 848 AND Model Year 2010 F1098 STREETFIGHTER AND STREETFIGHTER S MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE AT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTION. THE PLASTIC FITTING BETWEEN FUEL INJECTOR AND HOSE CAN WARP OR BREAK WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.

Consequence: ANY DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, THE THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED INJECTOR COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE.

Got a flaming Ducati? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon Ducati motorcycles is what we do. Helping consumers get rid of lemon bikes is what we've been doing since 1978.

Burdge Law Office
Because life is too short to put up with a bad bike.

Thursday

Ducati Desmosedici RR Recall

2008 DUCATI DESMOSEDICI RR

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 07, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V160000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 396

Summary: DUCATI IS RECALLING 396 Model Year 2008 DESMOSEDICI RR MOTORCYCLES. THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER.

Consequence: ANY DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE SYSTEM OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, AND THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK, REPOSITION AND FASTEN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO THE FRAME.

If you've got a lemon motorcycle, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of bad bikes is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

Burdge Law Office
Because life's too short to ride a bad bike.

Wednesday

Ducati Monster Recall

2009 DUCATI MONSTER 696

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr's Report Date: MAR 23, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V142000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,755

Summary: DUCATI IS RECALLING 1,755 Model Year 2009 MONSTER 696 MOTORCYCLES. THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE VERTICAL CYLINDER HEAD AND EXHAUST PIPE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER.

Consequence: ANY DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE¿S LIGHTING SYSTEM OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, AND THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK FOR INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS AND THE VERTICAL CYLINDER HEAD AND EXHAUST PIPE. DEALERS WILL REPOSITION AND FASTEN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO THE FRAME.

Got a lemon Ducati motorcycle or another lemon bike? Get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of bad bikes is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

Burdge Law Office
Because life is too short to put up with a bad bike.

Sunday

Big Dog Ridgeback Recall

2005 BIG DOG RIDGEBACK

Manufacturer: BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 27, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V147000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,257

Summary: BIG DOG IS RECALLING 1,257 MY 2005 RIDGEBACK MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL MAY HAVE WEAK SPOTS IN THE DESIGN, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.

Consequence: IF UNDETECTED, THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELS FOR EVIDENCE OF CRACKING.

If you've got a lemon Big Dog motorcycle, you need a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon bikes is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.

Burdge Law Office
Because life is too short to put up with a bad bike.