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Product recall · CPSCNovember 15, 2016Serious
Gates ATV and UTV Clutches
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
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
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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 500
- Recall date
- November 15, 2016
- Brand
- Gates Canada Inc., of Canada, Gates Corp., of Denver, Colo.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of the clutch breaking during operation of an ATV, including one report of a laceration to the rider.
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.
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: “Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)”
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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