BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth
All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
Can-Am DS90X Youth Sport ATV
Washington, DC (10/15/2008)
- The following product safety recall was
voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation
with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Products: Model Year 2008-2009
Can-Am® Youth ATVs
Units: About 1,200
Importer: BRP U.S. Inc., of
Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufacturer: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: The recall involves
Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® DS 90 X ATVs.
The model name can be located on the side panels.
The ATV is black with yellow and orange trim.
Sold at: Authorized Can-Am dealers
nationwide from August 2007 through September
2008 for about $3,400.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
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.
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
www.can-am.brp.com
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