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KTM North America is recalling about 20,000 off-road motorcycles.The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

KTM has received 5,114 reports of leaking fuel tanks. CPSC has received one report of a minor chemical burn due to fuel coming into contact with a consumer's skin.

This recall involves KTM off-road motorcycles. KTM is printed on the side of the orange and black motorcycles along with the model. Model numbers included in the recall are:

The motorcycles were sold by KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled vehicles are being sent direct notices from KTM.

For more information, contact KTM at (888) 985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ktmnorthamerica.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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