On June 18, 2008, Tucker Rocky Distribution recalled about 12,000 Pro Taper Clamp Kits Used with Off-Road Motorcycles because the bolts included in the kits can break under extreme force if installed incorrectly. This can cause the handlebars to separate, which could cause personal injury to the rider.

While no injuries have been reported, there have been seven reports of bolts breaking. The recalled Pro Taper Clamp Kits are aftermarket accessories for off-road motorcycles. The kits included in the recall are the Upper Triple Clamp Kit, Complete Triple Clamp Kit, Handlebar Clamp Kit (Universal Solid Mount Kit and Universal Rubber Mount Kit), and Replacement Bolt Kit.

Part numbers for the Upper Triple Clamp Kit included in the recall are:

• 02-2824, 02-2825, 02-2826, 02-2827, 02-2828, 02-2829, 02-2843, 02-2844, 02-2845, 02-2846, 02-2849, and 02-2851.

Part Numbers for the Complete Triple Clamp Kit included in the recall are:

• 02-2830, 02-2831, 02-2832, 02-2833, 02-2834, 02-2839, 02-2840, 02-2847, 02-2848, 02-2850, 02-2852, 02-2853, 02-2854, and 02-2855.

Part numbers for the Handlebar Clamp Kit included in the recall are:

• 02-2821 and 02-2822

Part numbers for the Replacement Bolt Kit included in the recall are:

• 02-2855 and 02-2886.

Recalled Tucker Rocky clamp kits were sold at motorcycle dealerships nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $5 and $440.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop riding off-road motorcycles equipped with the recalled kits and contact Tucker Rocky at 866-217-7750 for free replacement bolts. For more information, customers may also visit the company?s website.

Source: ?Tucker Rocky Recalls Off-Road Motorcycle Clamp Kits; Bolts Can Break Causing Handlebars to Separate During a Crash and Cause Serious Injury,? US Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-306, June 18, 2008.