CPSC2008-10-01
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
Vietnam Precision Industrial Co., of Vietnam
Hazard
If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.
Remedy
Parents should stop children from using these vehicles immediately and contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers are being sent a direct notice from BRP.
Sold at
Authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2008 for about $3,400.
Affected count
About 1,200
Injuries reported
None.
Manufactured in
Vietnam
Products
Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs
Consumer contact
For additional information, call BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.can-am.brp.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/BRP-US-Inc-Recalls-Youth-All-Terrain-Vehicles-Due-to-Collision-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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