The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18051·Announced 2017-12-01

Camso Recalls Dirt to Snow Bike Conversion Kits Due to Crash Hazards

Camso is recalling DTS 129 conversion kits because a brake pin can loosen, posing a crash or impact hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (crash/impact hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Camso Inc. is recalling model year 2017 DTS 129 dirt to snow bike conversion kits. The recall involves kits with serial numbers starting with 9025IUEXXXX, which are used to convert off-road motorcycles or dirt bikes to track and ski vehicles. The kits were sold at powersports dealers nationwide from August 2016 through May 2017 for about $4,800. Approximately 280 units were sold in the United States, and 316 were sold in Canada.

The recall is due to a crash or impact hazard. The pin that secures the brake pads can loosen, causing the brake system to not function correctly. Camso has received 17 reports of the brake systems not functioning correctly, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using bikes with the recalled conversion kits. They should contact an authorized Camso dealer for a free repair. Consumers can also contact Camso toll-free at 866-533-0008 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.camso.co and click on "service and support" for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Camso dirt to snow bike conversion kits
Manufacturer
Camso Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
280

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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