CPSC Recall in 2002: CPSC, Manco Products, Inc Announce Recall of ATVs

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2002.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 03-501

Date: September 30, 2002

Product Name: Four-wheel drive All Terrain Vehicles (2002 Model Year)

Recall Description:

The recalled ATVs are the Agritrax 8260 and Talon 8260-01. The model carries the identifications "Talon" or "Agritrax" on both sides of the bodywork. True Value Hardware, Ace Hardware and some outdoor power equipment dealers sold these ATVs from March 2002 through July 2002 for between $2, 999 and $3,299. The ATVs were manufactured in China.

Hazard Description:

The hose barbs that are used for the fuel fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank may have been overly tightened and possibly the wrong sealer was used during assembly. This can cause the threaded joint to fail and the sealer to not adhere to the joint itself. Fuel can drip from the tank, posing a fire hazard. In addition, there was a casting flaw in the aluminum housing on the front suspension. This could cause the front wheel to come loose from the connection point, causing the rider to lose control of the vehicle.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Repair

Units: Approximately 950

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

True Value Hardware, Ace Hardware and some outdoor power equipment dealers sold these ATVs from March 2002 through July 2002 for between $2, 999 and $3,299.

Manufactured In:

China