|
DRR Clarifying
the Rumors: Youth/Mini ATV Sales - Lead Content
Law
Lafayette, Indiana (2/10/2009) -
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 #1- It is retro active-(regardless of date
of manufacture it covers all inventory)
Fact #2- There is no such thing as a Racing Exemption
it is Federal Law.
Fact #3- The fines are severe $100,000 fine per
incident to dealers and importer
Fact #4- There is a stay of enforcement for 1
year from the CPSC. However local officials and
the State Attorney General can enforce this because
it is the LAW. That is why the big four have chosen
not to sell their current youth ATVs.
Fact #5 DRR has passed ALL LEAD TESTING
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
Fact #2 DRR 's action plan was received and reviewed
on time.
Fact #3 There is NO such thing as a Racing or
" US" made Exclusions.
Fact #4 Fines up to $100,000 per incident to the
dealer and importer.
Fact #5 Over 50 items were changed for DRR production
to comply.
Fact #6 250cc and up are adult ATVS ONLY and should
be sold as such.
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:
1. Ask your supplier if they have an Action plan
on file and for proof of submission.
2. As of 2/09/2009 only the big manufactures and
DRR had complied.
3. Ask for a copy of the certificates for compliance
with The Federal Hazardous Substance Act it is
required.
4. The dealers or retailers are held as responsible
as manufacturers for sales of this product.
If you knowingly purchase a product from someone
who is not compliant you will be fined accordingly.
($100,000.00 per incident)
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.
www.drratvs.com
330-220-3102 - Phone
Discuss
this in ATVriders.com Forum
| 
