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CPSC, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs

Home product recall 02-509. Announced by CPSC on Nov 30, 2001.

  • CPSC: stop using it
CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Nov 30, 2001. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

Some wheels have not been properly welded. The wheel could collapse while riding, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Honda dealer to schedule an appointment for an inspection and free repair. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For more information, call Motorcycle Customer Service at (310) 532-9811, 7am to 5pm PT. Consumers also can visit the firm’s web site at www.hondamotorcycle.com

Which ones are recalled?

Only the 2002 model-year Honda TRX450 FE/FM and TRX 250 TE/TM are involved in this recall. The TRX 450 FE/FM model has “Foreman” written on the side of the fuel tank. The TRX 250 TE/TM model has “Recon” written on the side of the fuel tank.

About 14,400 units, as CPSC gives them.

2002 Honda TRX 450 FE/FM “Foreman” ATVs and TRX 250 TE/TM “Recon” ATVs.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Torrance, Calif.
  • Honda dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from September 2001 to October 2001, for between $4000 and $6000.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

None reported.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 8, 2026. Updated monthly.

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