The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18106·Announced 2018-02-22

Monster Moto Recalls 212cc Mini Bikes Due to Fuel Leak Fire Hazard

Monster Moto is recalling about 1,800 Classic 212cc mini bikes because the fuel tank venting system can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

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 fire hazard due to gasoline leaks, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Monster Moto LLC is recalling about 1,800 Classic 212cc mini bikes, model MM-B212. The recall is due to a defect in the fuel tank venting system, which can leak gasoline and create a fire hazard. The company has received 38 reports of gasoline leaks, but no injuries or fires have been reported.

The recalled bikes feature a black powder-coated steel frame, 19-inch by 7-inch pneumatic tires, and a 212cc, 7.5 hp gas engine. They weigh 164 pounds and are equipped with hydraulic disc brakes and a retractable kickstand. The bikes were sold at Mills Fleet Farm, True Value, and other stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com and MonsterMoto.com, from October 2017 through January 2018 for between $800 and $850.

Consumers should immediately stop using the mini bikes and contact Monster Moto for a free repair kit or to arrange a free repair at an authorized repair center. For more information, consumers can call Monster Moto toll-free at 888-698-3508 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.monstermoto.com/recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Monster Moto Classic 212cc mini bikes
Manufacturer
Monster Moto LLC, of Ruston, La.
Category
Consumer Product — Motorized Vehicles
Hazard
Affected units
1,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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