Camso Recalls Yeti SnowMX Conversion Kits Due to Crash Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The brakes on the snow bike can fail after the conversion kit has been installed, posing a crash hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Yeti Snow MX kits used to convert dirt bike motorcycles into snow bikes for use in snow. The kit allows the replacement of the front wheel of a motorbike with a ski and rear suspension and wheels with a track system, and the addition of appropriate brakes with other components. The Yeti Snow MX kits have a serial number starting with YE3XXXX or 964XXXX located under the unit. The Yeti logo is printed on the side of the product. The model names and numbers of the kits are as follows: Model Year 2018: Yeti SnowMx 120 Sport SS Yeti SnowMx 129 Freeride SS Yeti SnowMx 120 Sport Yeti SnowMx 129 Freeride Yeti SnowMx 137 Mountain lite Model Year 2019: Yeti SnowMx 120SS Yeti SnowMx 129SS Yeti SnowMx 129FR Yeti SnowMx 137MT Model Year 2020: Yeti SnowMx 120SS
Affected Products
Yeti SnowMX conversion kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Camso-Recalls-Yeti-SnowMX-Conversion-Kits-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Camso Recalls Yeti SnowMX Conversion Kits Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-04-09 at 11.10.46 AM.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Yeti Snow MX conversion kit model year 2018 installed. |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-04-09 at 11.10.56 AM.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Yeti SnowMX front wheel ski conversion. |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Screen Shot 2020-04-09 at 11.11.03 AM.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Yeti SnowMX rear wheel track and suspension conversion. |
| Hazards › Name | The brakes on the snow bike can fail after the conversion kit has been installed, posing a crash hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | Camso has received 12 incidents of the brakes failing. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Yeti SnowMX conversion kits |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 380 |
| Recall I D | 8791 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using snow bikes with the recalled conversion kits and contact an authorized Yeti SnowMX dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Yeti SnowMX dealers from October 2017 through February 2020 for about $8,600. |
| Recall Date | 2020-04-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Yeti Snow MX kits used to convert dirt bike motorcycles into snow bikes for use in snow. The kit allows the replacement of the front wheel of a motorbike with a ski and rear suspension and wheels with a track system, and the addition of appropriate brakes with other components. The Yeti Snow MX kits have a serial number starting with YE3XXXX or 964XXXX located under the unit. The Yeti logo is printed on the side of the product. The model names and numbers of the kits are as follows: Model Year 2018: Yeti SnowMx 120 Sport SS Yeti SnowMx 129 Freeride SS Yeti SnowMx 120 Sport Yeti SnowMx 129 Freeride Yeti SnowMx 137 Mountain lite Model Year 2019: Yeti SnowMx 120SS Yeti SnowMx 129SS Yeti SnowMx 129FR Yeti SnowMx 137MT Model Year 2020: Yeti SnowMx 120SS |
| Recall Number | 20108 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Camso Inc., of Canada |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Camso toll-free at 877-866-2275 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at yetisnowmx.ca and click on “news” and then “press room” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-04-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Canada |