DRR Youth ATVs Pass Lead Tests
With much of the ATV industry reeling from the recent lead-content law that bans the sale of Youth ATVs containing lead, one manufacturer says its ATVs already comply with the new law.
DRR ATVs of Brunswick, Ohio says it was aware of the impending law for months and made the appropriate changes to its ATVs. DRR attempted to clarify the situation in a letter it sent to the ATV media and DDR dealers.
Dear DRR ATV Dealers,
There have been many rumors and questions regarding Youth ATV sales most of them are unfounded. There are several pieces to this puzzle and all of them are intertwined. I hope to reduce the rumors for our dealers and customers. There is a new law signed into affect a few months ago by President Bush and we as a company were aware of and prepared for these changes for months.
Part A – Lead in products for the youth market – which currently affects all youth products for sale in the US.-The Federal Hazardous Substance Act
Fact It is retro active-(regardless of date of manufacture it covers all inventory)
Ask your supplier if they have a copy of their lead certificate on file and ask if can you have a copy.
Part B The second part of the equation Mandatory Action Plans which require approval from CPSC (General Counsel)
Fact #1 Due last year 8-15-08
Penalty to dealers are severe -who do not sell to the appropriate age group All ATVs should be sold to the appropriate age group.
Advice to our dealers
Do not sell any ATVs from suppliers that can not provide the following:
I hope this has cleared a few things up. All of our dealers can sell DRR knowing that we are compliant with all new changes. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at any time. THANK YOU for choosing our product.
Sincerely,
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