Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced November 15, 2016 CPSC #17712

Quick answer

Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #17712, announced on November 15, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two models of the G-Force CVT clutches that are aftermarket metallic, cylinder-shaped replacement clutch assemblies for use in all-terrain-vehicles and utility task vehicles. The part number, "G-FORCE" and the Gates logo are printed on the round top of the clutch. The UPC, part number and internal product number are printed on the packaging. Part No. UPC Internal Product No. CVTPRM001 770075699415 76920001 CVTPRM002 770075701316 76920005 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact gates for instructions on receiving a full refund plus an additional $300 to cover disassembly and reinstallation costs upon return of the recalled clutches to gates. in addition, gates will also ship a g-force belt at no cost to consumers who return the recalled clutches to gates. the firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Affected brands: Gates Canada Inc., Gates Corp..

Hazard

This recall involves two models of the G-Force CVT clutches that are aftermarket metallic, cylinder-shaped replacement clutch assemblies for use in all-terrain-vehicles and utility task vehicles. The part number, "G-FORCE" and the Gates logo are printed on the round top of the clutch. The UPC, part number and internal product number are printed on the packaging. Part No. UPC Internal Product No. CVTPRM001 770075699415 76920001 CVTPRM002 770075701316 76920005

Affected products

ATV and UTV clutches

Recalled brands

Gates Canada Inc., Gates Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact Gates for instructions on receiving a full refund plus an additional $300 to cover disassembly and reinstallation costs upon return of the recalled clutches to Gates. In addition, Gates will also ship a G-Force Belt at no cost to consumers who return the recalled clutches to Gates. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recall date

November 15, 2016

Categories

ATV and UTV clutches

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17712?

CPSC recall #17712 covers Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 15, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves two models of the G-Force CVT clutches that are aftermarket metallic, cylinder-shaped replacement clutch assemblies for use in all-terrain-vehicles and utility task vehicles. The part number, "G-FORCE" and the Gates logo are printed on the round top of the clutch. The UPC, part number and internal product number are printed on the packaging. Part No. UPC Internal Product No. CVTPRM001 770075699415 76920001 CVTPRM002 770075701316 76920005

What is the remedy for recall #17712?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17712 is consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with the recalled clutches and contact gates for instructions on receiving a full refund plus an additional $300 to cover disassembly and reinstallation costs upon return of the recalled clutches to gates. in addition, gates will also ship a g-force belt at no cost to consumers who return the recalled clutches to gates. the firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Gates Recalls ATV and UTV Clutches Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Gates-Recalls-ATV-and-UTV-Clutches. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

Sell on Shopify? Stay ahead of every CPSC recall.

RecallDocket automatically checks your catalog against new CPSC recalls and alerts you the moment one of your products is affected.

Install RecallDocket — free
← Back to all recalls