CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2016-11-15

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

17712 · Recalled 2016-11-15 · CPSC page

G-Force CVT clutch
G-Force CVT clutch

Description

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

Hazards

The clutch can break during operation of the vehicle and cause fragmentation and forcefully eject parts, posing laceration or impact injury hazards to the operator.

Reported injuries

The firm has received three reports of the clutch breaking during operation of an ATV, including one report of a laceration to the rider.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
ATV and UTV clutchesAbout 500

Parties

Manufacturer
Gates Canada Inc.
Importer
Gates Corp., of Denver, Colo.
Made in
Canada
Sold at
3P Off Road of Tomball, Texas; Carolina Custom ATV of Apex, N. C.; Sawgie Bottom Outdoor Powersports of Leesville, La.;, Tuner Solutions of Deville, La., from March 2016 through September 2016 for, 000.

Consumer contact

Gates at 800-766-9504 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at cvtclutchrecall@gates.com or online at www.gates.com and click on "CVT Clutch Recall" for more information.

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G-Force CVT clutch
G-Force CVT clutch
G-Force CVT clutch with packaging
G-Force CVT clutch with packaging

Source: CPSC recall 17712. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.