Zero Motorcycles Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 10702. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The throttle on the recalled motorcycles can become stuck in the open position or become disconnected. In the "Easy" or the "0-25" mode, this can unexpectedly lead to full power when turning on the power, resulting in a loss of control and serious injury to the rider.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact Zero Motorcycles to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the affected motorcycles have been mailed a direct notice.
CPSC recall 10702 has the recall date 15 Oct 2009. The notice names the firm Zero Motorcycles. The recall has about 200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles.
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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 | Zero Motorcycles has received three reports of unexpected acceleration, including one report of minor injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 200 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves the model year 2009 Zero X and Zero MX electric motorcycles. The recalled motorcycles are white, with the Zero name and logo printed on the battery. |
| Product | Model Year 2009 Zero X and Zero MX Off-Road Motorcycles, About 200, Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles |
| Sold at | Zero Motorcycles dealers nationwide from December 2008 through August 2009 for between $7,500 and $8,300. |
| Manufacturer | Zero Motorcycles Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 200Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 12%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Zero Motorcycles
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10702The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 10702. https://recallregister.com/product/386-zero-motorcycles-recalls-off-road-motorcycles-due-to-crash-hazard-reca/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 10702 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Zero Motorcycles has received three reports of unexpected acceleration, including one report of minor injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Zero Motorcycles dealers nationwide from December 2008 through August 2009 for between $7,500 and $8,300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 10702?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10702?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 200