CPSC recall 25-186, announced March 20, 2025, covers Kimpex Ski and Adaptor Kits (about 1,980 units). The skis can detach from the snowmobile, posing a crash hazard and risk of serious injury. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using snowmobiles equipped with the recalled Kimpex ski kits and adaptor kits, and contact a Kimpex dealer for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call 800-561-6461, go to www.kimpex.com/en-us/page/safety-recalls, or email service@kimpex.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Kimpex Rush and Kimpex Arrow II Ski Kits and Kimpex Rush and Kimpex Arrow II adaptor kits. The recalled kits are used to replace the skis on snowmobiles and were sold in red, green, yellow, white, black and blue. "Kimpex" is stamped on both sides of the snowmobile's ski handles.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The skis can detach from the snowmobile, posing a crash hazard and risk of serious injury.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of the skis falling off snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using snowmobiles equipped with the recalled Kimpex ski kits and adaptor kits, and contact a Kimpex dealer for a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kimpex
- Manufacturer
- Kimpex Inc., of Drummondville, Canada
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 25-186
- Units
- About 1,980 (In addition, 2,600 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Canada (ski kits), China (adaptor kits)
- Sold at / sales period
- Kimpex USA dealers nationwide and online at Kimpex.com and other websites from April 2022 through January 2025 for between $300 and $500 for the Kimpex Rush and Kimpex Arrow II Ski Kits, and about $23 for the Ski Adaptor Kits.
- Distributor
- Kimpex (U.S.A.) Ltd., of Champlain, New York
Recall contact information
Kimpex Inc. at 800-561-6461 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at service@kimpex.com, or online at https://www.kimpex.com/en-us/page/safety-recalls or www.kimpex.com and click on "Safety Recalls" for more information. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
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