BRP U.S. Inc. Youth All Terrain Vehicles recall: Collision Hazard
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
Why was BRP U.S. Inc. Youth All Terrain Vehicles recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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
- Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs
- Company
- Vietnam Precision Industrial Co., of Vietnam, BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
- Quantity
- About 1,200
- Sold at
- Authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2008 for about $3,400.
- Recall date
- October 1, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.