CPSC recall 17-712, announced November 15, 2016, covers Gates Canada ATV and UTV clutches (about 500 units). The clutch can break during operation of the vehicle and cause fragmentation and forcefully eject parts, posing laceration or impact injury hazards to the operator. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact Gates for instructions on receiving a full refund plus an additional $300 to cover disassembly and reinstallation costs upon return of the recalled clutches to Gates. Recall contact: call 800-766-9504, go to www.gates.com, or email cvtclutchrecall@gates.com.
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UPC or product codes
770075699415770075701316Which products are included?
This recall involves two models of the G-Force CVT clutches that are aftermarket metallic, cylinder-shaped replacement clutch assemblies for use in all-terrain-vehicles and utility task vehicles. The part number, "G-FORCE" and the Gates logo are printed on the round top of the clutch. The UPC, part number and internal product number are printed on the packaging. Part No. UPC Internal Product No. CVTPRM001 770075699415 76920001 CVTPRM002 770075701316 76920005
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The clutch can break during operation of the vehicle and cause fragmentation and forcefully eject parts, posing laceration or impact injury hazards to the operator.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of the clutch breaking during operation of an ATV, including one report of a laceration to the rider.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact Gates for instructions on receiving a full refund plus an additional $300 to cover disassembly and reinstallation costs upon return of the recalled clutches to Gates. In addition, Gates will also ship a G-Force Belt at no cost to consumers who return the recalled clutches to Gates. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gates Canada
- Manufacturer
- Gates Canada Inc., of Canada
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 17-712
- Units
- About 500
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- 3P Off Road of Tomball, Texas; Carolina Custom ATV of Apex, N. C.; Sawgie Bottom Outdoor Powersports of Leesville, La.; and Tuner Solutions of Deville, La., from March 2016 through September 2016 for between $900 and $1,000.
- Importer
- Gates Corp., of Denver, Colo.
Recall contact information
Gates at 800-766-9504 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at cvtclutchrecall@gates.com or online at www.gates.com and click on "CVT Clutch Recall" for more information.
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