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Product recall · CPSCDecember 16, 2020Serious
BRP Can-Am Screw Jacks Due to Crush Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The screw jack can collapse and cause the lifted vehicle to fall on a person, posing a crush hazard that can result in severe injury or death.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a BRP Can-Am Off-Road dealer to receive a full refund.
Who to contact: BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or online at https://www.can-am.brp.com/off-road and click on “Owners zone” and then “Safety recalls” for more information.
The product
This recall involves Can-Am Off-Road screw jacks sold as an accessory for Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicles. They are used to lift an off-road vehicle so that a tire can be changed. They are silver-colored with a black base. Can-Am is printed on the arm of the screw jack.
Details
- Units affected
- About 650 (In addition, about 54 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- December 16, 2020
- Brand
- BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Can-Am Off-Road dealers nationwide and online at https://can-am-shop.brp.com from October 2017 through October 2020 for about $500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “BRP Recalls Can-Am Screw Jacks Due to Crush Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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