Camso Recalls Yeti SnowMX Conversion Kits Due to Crash Hazard

Recall Date: 2020-04-09

Source Link: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Camso-Recalls-Yeti-SnowMX-Conversion-Kits-Due-to-Crash-Hazard



Name of Product:
Yeti SnowMX conversion kits
Hazard:

The brakes on the snow bike can fail after the conversion kit has been installed, posing a crash hazard to the user.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
April 09, 2020
Units:
About 380

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Yeti Snow MX kits used to convert dirt bike motorcycles into snow bikes for use in snow. The kit allows the replacement of the front wheel of a motorbike with a ski and rear suspension and wheels with a track system, and the addition of appropriate brakes with other components.  The Yeti Snow MX kits have a serial number starting with YE3XXXX or 964XXXX located under the unit. The Yeti logo is printed on the side of the product. The model names and numbers of the kits are as follows:

Model Year 2018: 
Yeti SnowMx 120 Sport SS 

Yeti SnowMx 129 Freeride SS 

Yeti SnowMx 120 Sport 

Yeti SnowMx 129 Freeride 

Yeti SnowMx 137 Mountain lite 

 

Model Year 2019:
Yeti SnowMx 120SS 

Yeti SnowMx 129SS 

Yeti SnowMx 129FR 

Yeti SnowMx 137MT 

 

Model Year 2020: 
Yeti SnowMx 120SS 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using snow bikes with the recalled conversion kits and contact an authorized Yeti SnowMX dealer to make an appointment for a free repair.  

Incidents/Injuries:

 Camso has received 12 incidents of the brakes failing.  No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Authorized Yeti SnowMX dealers from October 2017 through February 2020 for about $8,600.
Manufacturer(s):
Camso Inc., of Canada
Manufactured In:
Canada
Recall number:
20-108


Contact:

Camso toll-free at 877-866-2275 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at yetisnowmx.ca and click on “news” and then “press room” for more information.



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