Brea, CA (12/26/2011) -
The following product safety recall was voluntarily
conducted by the firm in cooperation with
the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell
a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Model Year 2010 Can-Am ATVs
Units: About 2,400
Distributor: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant,
Wis.
Hazard: The dynamic power steering
can fail, resulting in the sudden loss of
steering control. This poses a risk of injury
or death to riders.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one incident report with no injury no material damages.
Description: The recall involves Model Year 2010 Can-Am Outlander and
Renegade ATVs. The following models are affected
by this recall and can be located on the side
panels:
Model Name
|
Model
Number |
Color |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
XT 4X 800EFI |
Yellow, Viper Red,
Camo |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
MAX XT 4X 800EFI |
Yellow, Viper Red,
Camo |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
MAX LTD 4X 800EFI |
Yellow, Viper Red,
Camo |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
MAX XT 4X 650EFI |
Yellow, Viper Red,
Camo |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
XT 4X 500EFI |
Yellow, Viper Red,
Camo |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
MAX XT 4X 500EFI |
Yellow, Viper Red,
Camo |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
XT-P 4X 800EFI |
Black |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
MAX XT-P 4X 800EFI |
Black |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
XT-P 4X 650EFI |
Black |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
MAX XT-P 4X 650EFI |
Black |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
XT-P 4X 500EFI |
Black |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
MAX XT-P 4X 500EFI |
Black |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
MAX LTD 4X 500EFI |
Yellow, Viper Red,
Camo |
Can-Am®
OUTLANDER |
XT 4X 650EFI |
Yellow, Viper Red,
Camo |
Can-Am®
RENEGADE |
XXC 4X 800EFI |
Black |
Sold by: Authorized Can-Am®
dealers nationwide from August 2009 through
November 2009 for between $6,800 and $13,500.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately stop using these vehicles and
contact any Can-Am® dealer to schedule
a free repair. Consumers are being sent a
direct notice from BRP.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, call BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397
between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.can-am.brp.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident
or injury reports that are either directly
related to this product recall or involve
a different hazard with the same product.
Please tell us about your experience with
the product on www.saferproducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public
from unreasonable risks of injury or death
associated with the use of the thousands of
consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries, and property damage from
consumer product incidents cost the nation
more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from
products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical,
or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure
the safety of consumer products - such as
toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters,
and household chemicals - contributed to a
decline in the rate of deaths and injuries
associated with consumer products over the
past 30 years.
Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt
to sell or resell this or any other recalled
product.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related
injury, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772
or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270.
To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please
go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
Consumers can obtain recall and general safety
information by logging on to CPSC's Web site
at www.cpsc.gov.