Camso Recalls Dirt to Snow Bike Conversion Kits Due to Crash and Impact Hazards

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Jul 06, 2018, 15:14 ET

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Camso-Recalls-Dirt-to-Snow-Bike-Conversion-Kits-Due-to-Crash-and-Impact-Hazards

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Camso dirt to snow bike conversion kits

Hazard: The bolts on the brakes can loosen, posing a crash or impact hazard.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using bikes with the recalled conversion kits and contact an authorized Camso dealer for a free repair.

Consumer Contact:

Camso toll-free at 866-533-0008 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.camso.co and click on "service and support" for more information

Recall Details

Units: About 480 (In addition, 430 were sold in Canada)

Description:
This recall involves model year 2018 Camso DTS 129 and Yeti Snow MX kits that are used to convert off road motorcycles or dirt bikes to track and ski vehicles. The DTS 129 kits have a serial number starting with 9025ICEXXXX located on the conversion system frame. The Yeti Snow MX kits have a serial number starting with YE3XXXX located under the system. DTS 129 and the Camso logo or the Yeti logo are printed on the side of the product.

Incidents/Injuries: Camso has received two reports involving the DTS 129 brake disc bolts loosening and seven reports involving the Yeti Snow MX brake disc bolts loosening. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2017 through May 2018 for about $4,800 for the DTS and $7,700 for the Yeti.

Importer: Camso Inc. of Quebec, Canada

Manufacturer: Camso Inc. of Quebec, Canada

Manufactured in: Canada

In Conjunction With: Canada

Note: Transport Canada's press release is available at: http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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