In response to the lead toy scare, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008 was passed by congress and on August 14, 2008, signed by then President George W. Bush. This has resulted in something I consider to be most unfortunate. Kids ATV's and and motorcycles are now illegal to sell. Cyclenews.com says:
Certain parts of the vehicles contain more lead than is deemed allowable on children's products - for instance, on the battery terminals and tire valves - and the CPSC has interpreted this to mean that OHVs present a lead-poisoning threat to children.
My son Clark rides. He's six, and he started riding over a year ago. Now, according to this law, I cannot buy him a new motorcycle until he is big enough for a full sized bike. All because this metal machine could contain lead. So basically I can teach him to ride, but I cannot be trusted to teach him to not lick the battery. What's wrong with this picture?
