CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
CPSC recall 02505. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries and death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and return them to the dealership where purchased, for inspection and free repair.
CPSC recall 02505 has the recall date 16 Nov 2001. The notice names the firm Yamaha Motor. The recall has about 59,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Yamaha has received one report of the throttle failing and causing serious injury to the rider. |
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| Units | 59,100 |
| Description | The recalled Yamaha motorcycles are 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross vehicles, with model numbers YZ125H1, YZ125J1, YZ125K1, YZ125L1, YZ125M1, YZ125N1, YZ250H1, YZ250J1, YZ250K1, YZ250L1, YZ250M1, YZ250N1 and WR250J. The recalled motorcycles are blue and white with the word "Yamaha" written on the side of the wheel fork. |
| Product | Yamaha 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross off-road motorcycles, About 59,100, Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Sold at | Yamaha dealerships nationwide sold these motorcycles, from January 1996 to September 2001, for between $5000 and $7000. |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 59,100Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Yamaha Motor
- 23
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02505. https://recallregister.com/product/2228-cpsc-yamaha-motor-corporation-u-s-a-announce-recall-of-motocross-motor/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02505 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Yamaha has received one report of the throttle failing and causing serious injury to the rider.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Yamaha dealerships nationwide sold these motorcycles, from January 1996 to September 2001, for between $5000 and $7000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02505?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 59,100
- How many CPSC recalls name Yamaha Motor?
- 23 CPSC recalls on this register name Yamaha Motor. This recall is 1 of them.