The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·05216·Announced 2005-07-01

HiPer Technology Recalls 9-Inch ATV Wheels Due to Breakage Risk

HiPer Technology is recalling about 875 9-inch ATV wheels because the aluminum center section can break, causing the tire to separate from the vehicle.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a vehicle component that poses a risk of serious injury, and the source text explicitly reports 12 instances of the defect occurring, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

HiPer Technology Inc. is recalling approximately 875 9-inch all-terrain vehicle (ATV) wheels with aluminum center sections. The recalled wheels, model number 0990 YHR, were manufactured between February 15, 2005, and May 2005, and sold by ATV dealers and HiPer Technology for about $190. These wheels are designed for ATVs with specific bolt patterns and feature an aluminum center section with eight bolt holes.

The recall is being issued because the aluminum center section of the wheel can come apart. This breakage can cause the tire and rim to unexpectedly separate from the ATV, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider loses control of the vehicle. HiPer Technology has received 12 reports of wheel center section breakage and separation.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected 9-inch ATV wheels. To receive a free replacement wheel center section and/or wheel repair, consumers should contact HiPer Technology at (877) 464-4737 or visit the company's website at www.hiper-technology.com.

The recalled product

Product
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) 9-inch wheels, with aluminum center section
Manufacturer
HiPer Technology Inc., of Lawrence, Kan.
Category
Vehicle — ATV Parts
Hazard
Affected units
875

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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