CPSC

ATV and UTV clutches Recalled for Laceration Hazard

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

Hazard

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.

What You Should Do

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.

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.

Products

ATV and UTV clutches

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

3P Off Road of Tomball, Texas; Carolina Custom ATV of Apex, N. C.; Sawgie Bottom Outdoor Powersports of Leesville, La.; and Tuner Solutions of Deville, La., from March 2016 through September 2016 for between $900 and $1,000.