LAUNCESTON company braaap has issued a national recall for four of its motorcycle models.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced the recall on Wednesday for braaap’s ST-250, SS 125cc, URBAN, and Moto 3 models.
According to the recall, the company has been “unable to verify the authenticity and manufacturing standards” of braaap’s ST-250s issued in the last 12 months.
The recall said the company had failed to place identification stamps on the fuel tap, rear master cylinder cap and tail light assembly on the model.
“The mandatory requirement is that a motorcycle must have each mechanical component accurately stamped and displayed for identification purposes,” the ACCC recall statement read.
Chief executive Brad Smith said tail lights on the ST-250s didn’t display a safety clarification mark, but none of the bikes had been delivered to market yet and the defect was fixed in store.
“I think most people will come to the conclusion that it’s trivial,” he said.
“By ACCC standards we have to put out the recall, even if they haven’t been delivered to market.”
Also of concern is a lack of noise test information stickers on ST-250s, as well as the SS 125cc, URBAN and Moto 3 models issued in the last 12 months.
The SS 125cc, URBAN and Moto 3 models have been sold to the public.
Without the sticker, the consumer may be unaware that the bike could cause hearing damage, the ACCC recall statement said.
Mr Smith said the company had not been made aware of the regulation that required motorcycles to display the stickers.
“We’re the only major motorcycle company in Australia and we’re the only company that offers a lifetime warranty,” he said.
“Everything we do is in line with ISO 9001 (the international quality management system).”
Customers should immediately contact the place of purchase to have these components replaced at no expense.