The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·20108·Announced 2020-04-09

Camso Recalls Yeti SnowMX Conversion Kits Due to Brake Failure Hazard

Camso is recalling about 380 Yeti SnowMX conversion kits because the brakes can fail after installation, posing a crash hazard to users.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 (brake failure leading to crash hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Camso Inc. is recalling approximately 380 Yeti SnowMX conversion kits sold from October 2017 through February 2020. These kits are used to convert dirt bike motorcycles into snow bikes by replacing the front wheel with a ski and the rear wheels with a track system. The affected kits include model years 2018, 2019, and 2020, with serial numbers starting with YE3XXXX or 964XXXX located under the unit.

The recall is due to a crash hazard because the brakes on the snow bike can fail after the conversion kit has been installed. Camso has received 12 reports of brake failures, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using snow bikes equipped with the recalled conversion kits. They should contact an authorized Yeti SnowMX dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. For more information, consumers can call Camso toll-free at 877-866-2275 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit yetisnowmx.ca.

The recalled product

Product
Yeti SnowMX conversion kits
Manufacturer
Camso Inc., of Canada
Category
Consumer Product — Motorcycle Conversion Kits
Hazard
Affected units
380

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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