CPSCJanuary 3, 2007

Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS

Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS Kit Bottles that Can Forcefully Burst

Why was Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS recalled?

An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled NOS system for snowmobiles and ATVs immediately and contact NOS to have the burst disc replaced. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Contact: To return the product or for more information, please call Nitrous Oxide Systems toll-free at (800) 638-0032 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
NOS Kits for Snowmobiles and ATVs
Company
Nitrous Oxide Systems, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Quantity
About 16
Sold at
Nitrous Oxide Systems dealers nationwide from February 2006 through November 2006 for about $750.
Recall date
January 3, 2007
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

NOS kits for these vehicles provide extra power for the engine. The recall involves certain NOS nitrous oxide systems designed for snowmobiles and ATVs. The valves were manufactured between February 1, 2006 and September 26, 2006. The date code is located on the NOS packaging.

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