Tell your Representatives the CPSIA will KILL children!

I'm not trying to be overly dramatic, but the CPSIA law banning kids dirt bikes and ATV's will result in serious injury and death to children if it is not fixed.

As just one example - if kids race MX bikes with blown out rear shocks that can not be replaced (because the dealerships are not selling parts), then pogo and face-plant from a great height, the potential for injury is great. If the same kids & dads can not go to their local shop and buy helmets, neck braces, boots, chest protectors etc (because the testing requirements under the law for the manufacturers are so costly), then the crashes could have dire consequences. The other option families have once the old kids bike is beyond 'bodged' repairs is to put their kids on bigger bikes that are still perfectly legal under the law (those bikes sold primarily for adults). Now we're back to the days when kids roll over full size ATV's and get crushed. Putting 10 or 11 year olds on fire breathing 250F's doesn't sound too clever, but it will happen if they can't ride their 85's. This law will KILL children!

Below is a reminder from Rick Woldenburg on how to contact your representatives. Even if you've called or written before... do it again!! Some numbers, of committee members, are on the right side of this page.

From Rick: You can find your Congressman and Senator using the TIA's advocacy webpage, see http://capwiz.com/toyassociation/dbq/officials/?zbrandid=4083%26zidType=CH%26zid=598563%26zsubscriberId=1001152853. On this site, just enter your zip code and you will see links for your Congressman and Senators. Once you enter your zip code, you will see a variety of options, including "Write your own message to Federal elected officials". By clicking through on the option of your choice, you will be able to write your members of Congress about the CPSIA and related topics.

Ian.