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CPSC, Kolpin Powersports Announce Recall of Youth ATVs

Kids’ product recall 05-541. Announced by CPSC on Feb 18, 2005.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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Announced by CPSC on Feb 18, 2005. 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?

Metal-flange locking nuts securing the tie rod assemblies, integral to the steering system on the Youth ATV, can come loose. The resulting unstable steering condition could result in serious injury or death to a rider.

Source:

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

What should you do?

Consumers should contact the retail store where they purchased their Youth ATV for inspection and retrofit.

Source:

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

  • How to reach the firm: For more information, contact Kolpin Powersports toll-free at 877-9KOLPIN (877-956-5746), between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., CT Monday through Friday.

Which ones are recalled?

The recall includes all of Kolpin Powersports’ 2004 model year Youth ATVs purchased prior to November 24, 2004. The Youth ATVs are black with gray trim and have gray metallic and flame graphic decals. A “KOLPIN” decal is present on each side of the gas tank.

About 1,000 90cc units and 39 50cc units units, as CPSC gives them.

Kolpin Powersports 50cc and 90cc Youth All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

Source:

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

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by Amstrong Industry Corporation, Taiwan, R.O.C..
  • Imported by Kolpin Powersports, Inc., Fox Lake, Wisconsin.
  • Kolpin Powersports’ authorized retailers nationwide, from September 2004 to November 24, 2004, for $1,399 to $1,499.
  • Made in Taiwan, as the notice gives it.
Source:

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

Was anyone hurt?

Kolpin Powersports has received two reports of loose lock nuts. No injuries have been 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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