CPSCGeneral Alert
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard
Published: October 1, 2008Recall ID: 09701Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/BRP-US-Inc-Recalls-Youth-All-Terrain-Vehicles-Due-to-Collision-Hazard |
| Title | BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/86577473e7bc4af9883441509febbb6e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Youth ATV |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None. |
| Products › Name | Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products › Category I D | 1817 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 5856 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2008 for about $3,400. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-01T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09701 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Vietnam Precision Industrial Co., of Vietnam |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Vietnam |