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BRP Can-Am ATV Recall

BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Youth All Terrain Vehicles Due to Collision Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Products: Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® Youth ATVs

Units: About 1,200

Importer: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.

Manufacturer: Vietnam Precision Industrial Co., of Vietnam

Hazard: If the rider is ejected and the cord strap is pulled, the shutoff switch can fail to disable the engine. The ATV can operate uncontrolled, until the engine returns to idle, and cause a collision with bystanders, vehicles or other objects. This poses a serious risk of injury.

Description: The recall involves Model Year 2008-2009 Can-Am® DS 90 X ATVs. The model name can be located on the side panels. The ATV is black with yellow and orange trim.

Sold at: Authorized Can-Am® dealers nationwide from August 2007 through September 2008 for about $3,400.

Manufactured in: Vietnam

Remedy: Parents should stop children from using these vehicles immediately and contact any Can-Am® dealer.

If you’ve got a lemon BRP Can Am Atv, or any other lemon all terrain vehicle, email us or call us at 1-888-331-6422 Toll Free. Helping consumers get rid of lemon ATVs is what we do. Every day.