Honda CPSIA FAQ

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Honda Q&A - Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) This Q & A has been developed to answer what we believe will be frequently asked questions in regard to the lead content provisions of the CPSIA. THE LAW Q - What is the law effective February 10th? A - Children's Products with any accessible part that contains in excess of 600ppm of lead by weight become a banned hazardous substance. This law affects the Honda XR/CRF50F, XR/CRF70F, XR/CRF80F and TRX90 (all versions). Q - What is a "Children's Product?" A - A Children's Product is defined as any product designed and intended primarily for a child 12 years of age and younger. To determine if something is a Children’s Product, the CPSC will look at: The manufacturer’s statement about the intended use of product, so long as the statement is reasonable Representations in packaging, display and promotional material, and advertising that indicate appropriate use by children 12 and under Actual consumer usage – whether or not consumers recognize the product is intended for use by 12 and under. Q – Why are XR/CRF50F, XR/CRF70F, XR/CRF80F and TRX90 considered (by Honda) to be Children’s Products? A – Honda has determined these models fit the criteria of children’s products under the CPSIA definition. WHAT IT MEANS TO THE HONDA DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL UNITS Q – What should I do with my inventory until this matter is resolved? A – The CPSIA makes it illegal to display for sale or sell any children’s products with lead content that exceed the limit. Advertisements, brochures, web material, and the other print media specifically pertaining to these products also become illegal to display or distribute. All Honda entities in the distribution chain (factory, distributor, and dealer) will be in the same position of holding inventory until a satisfactory resolution is reached. Q – What about used inventory? A – Used inventory of these models also become illegal to sell (or display) if any component part exceeds the applicable lead limit.

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