A new federal law enacted in February by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has hit the youth motorcycle and all terrain vehicle market hard: The new law prevents the sale of all products for children ages 12 and under that contains lead over specified limits, included in that ban are some widely popular ATVs and bikes. The youth ATV category is the fastest-growing ATV sales segment.

The new regulations will apply to all current inventories, future production at the commercial level, accessories and replacement and aftermarket parts.

Paul Vitrano, the Motorcycle Industry Council’s general counsel, says he is “not optimistic” the CPSC will grant exclusion for