The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·03501·Announced 2002-10-01

Manco Recalls 2002 Agritrax and Talon ATVs Due to Fire and Control Risks

Manco Products is recalling approximately 950 2002 model year ATVs because fuel leaks could cause fires and a suspension flaw could cause loss of control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard and loss of vehicle control) where no injuries have yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Manco Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 950 four-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) from the 2002 model year. The affected models are the Agritrax 8260 and Talon 8260-01, which were sold from March 2002 through July 2002 at True Value Hardware, Ace Hardware, and some outdoor power equipment dealers for between $2,999 and $3,299.

The recall addresses two safety hazards. First, the hose barbs used for fuel fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank may have been overly tightened or assembled with the wrong sealer. This can cause the threaded joint to fail, allowing fuel to drip from the tank and posing a fire hazard. Second, a casting flaw in the aluminum housing on the front suspension could cause the front wheel to come loose from the connection point, potentially causing the rider to lose control of the vehicle. No injuries have been reported.

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 have been directly notified about this recall. For more information, consumers can call (800) 293-0795 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.mancopowersports.com.

The recalled product

Product
Four-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles (2002 Model Year)
Manufacturer
Manco Products, Inc., of Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Category
Consumer Product — All Terrain Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
950

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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