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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-11-15

Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Is my product affected?

ATV and UTV clutches

  • Brand Gates Canada Inc., of Canada
  • Brand Gates Corp., of Denver, Colo.
  • UPC 770075699415
  • UPC 770075701316

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Gates is recalling two models of G-Force CVT clutches (part numbers CVTPRM001 and CVTPRM002) used as aftermarket replacement parts in all-terrain vehicles and utility task vehicles. The clutches can break during operation and eject fragments that may cause lacerations or impact injuries to vehicle operators.

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact Gates for instructions on obtaining a full refund plus $300 to cover disassembly and reinstallation costs when returning the clutches. Gates will also provide a G-Force Belt at no cost to consumers who return the recalled clutches. The company states it is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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