A company based in Murrieta, California has announced a recall of more than 6,000 off-road motorcycles because of the risks of fall accident hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and KTM North America Inc. announced the recall.

The recall includes 6,117 off-road motorcycles because of the risk that the handlebar clamp can develop cracks while in use. This can cause the handlebars to move from position, posing a serious fall and accident hazard to a motorcyclist. The recall involves all 2011 KTM and Husaberg off-road motorcycles.

According to KTM North America, it has received at least one report of an accident caused because of this defect. In this incident, the handlebar clamps cracked, and handlebars were left unsecured. The motorcyclist was thrown off his vehicle, and received injuries that were serious enough for him to be hospitalized.

KTM bikes that are included in the recall come with the model name and the KTM logo on the right and left shrouds. The Husaberg motorcycles that are included in the recall include models FE and FX. These bikes were blue, yellow and white in color. These motorcycles were sold between April 2010 and May 2011. The motorcycles were manufactured in Austria.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants consumers to stop using the recalled motorcycles immediately, and contact KTM or Husaberg dealers immediately for free repairs.

Not all accidents that Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyers come across are caused by the negligence of motorists. Many accidents every year are caused because of a defective component in the motorcycle. Besides defective handlebar clamps, there may be defects in the motorcycle tires and wheels. Motorcycle defects are even more dangerous than auto defects, because motorcyclists already have minimal protection preventing injuries in a motorcycle accident. Even a minor mechanical malfunction can cause the motorcyclist to be thrown off, resulting in a severe personal injuries or even wrongful death.