CPSCGeneral Alert
Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS Kit Bottles that Can Forcef...
Published: January 3, 2007Recall ID: 07515Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
NOS Kits for Snowmobiles and ATVs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Nitrous-Oxide-Systems-Recalls-Snowmobile-and-ATV-NOS-Kit-Bottles-that-Can-Forcefully-Burst |
| Title | Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS Kit Bottles that Can Forcefully Burst |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c19943162fad4330b8ee8364b17c1d45.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled NOS Kit |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | No incidents or injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | NOS Kits for Snowmobiles and ATVs |
| Products › Type | All Terrain/Utility Vehicle/Snowmobile Acc. |
| Products › Category I D | 1818 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16 |
| Recall I D | 3788 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Nitrous Oxide Systems dealers nationwide from February 2006 through November 2006 for about $750. |
| Recall Date | 2007-01-03T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Nitrous Oxide Systems, of Bowling Green, Ky. |
| Recall Number | 07515 |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |