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1. SAHN Designs Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/SAHN-Designs-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets/
2. KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
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1. SAHN Designs Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/SAHN-Designs-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets/
Recall Date: September 1, 2016
Recall Number: 16-256
SAHN Designs Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/SAHN-Designs-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: SAHN Classic bicycle helmets
Hazard: The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of the federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle helmets and contact SAHN Designs for a free replacement helmet.
Consumer Contact: SAHN Designs at 800-642-7086 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.sahn.cc and click on “Recall Notice” at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/SAHN-Designs-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets/
Units: About 2,000 (in addition, about 1,600 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves SAHN Classic SH523 adult bicycle helmets. “SAHN” is printed on the outer shell of the helmet on the right side. The production date and “SH-523 Classic” are printed on the white sticker label on the inside of the helmet. The helmets come in matte and gloss colors. Matte colors include black, white, blue, tan, grey, green, cream and brown. Gloss colors include black, white, blue, tan, cream and green.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Authorized boutique bicycle dealers from May 2013 through December 2015 for about $130.
Distributor: SAHN Designs Inc., of Vancouver, Canada
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/59778r-eng.php
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2. KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall Date: September 1, 2016
Recall Number: 16- 255
KTM North America Recalls Motocross Competition Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Motocross competition off-road motorcycles
Hazard: The connecting rod in the crankshaft assembly can fracture, causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and crash.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized KTM or Husqvarna Motorcycles dealer to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact: KTM North America/Husqvarna Motorcycles North America toll-free at 888-985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ktmusa.com or www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com and click on “Service” and then “Safety” for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/KTM-North-America-Recalls-Motocross-Competition-Off-Road-Motorcycles/
Units: About 920
Description: This recall involves model year 2016 KTM brand and Husqvarna Motorcycles brand motocross off-road motorcycles with 250cc, 4-cycle engines. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F motorcycles are orange and black with the KTM logo on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The engine size is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled KTM 250 SX-F Factory Edition motorcycles are orange and blue with the KTM and the Red Bull logos on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. The number “13” is printed on both sides of the rear fender below the rear of the seat. Recalled Husqvarna FC 250 motorcycles are white with blue and yellow markings. The Husqvarna logo and engine size are on both sides of the shrouds covering the fuel tank. Model year 2016 motorcycles have a letter “G” in the 10th position of the vehicle identification number (VIN), located on the right side of the steering head.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the rod cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: 2016 KTM Motorcycles were sold at KTM authorized dealers nationwide from October
2015 through March 2016 for between $8,400 and $9,100. 2016 Husqvarna Motorcycles were sold at Husqvarna Motorcycles authorized dealers nationwide from October 2015 through March 2016 for about $8,400.
Importer/Distributor: KTM North America, Inc., of Amherst, Ohio
Manufactured in: Austria
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