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Recalled Kimpex Rush ski kit and adaptor kit
The skis can detach from the snowmobile, posing a crash hazard and risk of serious injury.
About 1,980 (In addition, 2,600 were sold in Canada)
Kimpex Inc. at 800-561-6461 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at service@kimpex.com, or online at https://www.kimpex.com/en-us/page/safety-recalls or www.kimpex.com and click on “Safety Recalls” for more information. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Details
This recall involves Kimpex Rush and Kimpex Arrow II Ski Kits and Kimpex Rush and Kimpex Arrow II adaptor kits. The recalled kits are used to replace the skis on snowmobiles and were sold in red, green, yellow, white, black and blue. “Kimpex” is stamped on both sides of the snowmobile’s ski handles.
Consumers should immediately stop using snowmobiles equipped with the recalled Kimpex ski kits and adaptor kits, and contact a Kimpex dealer for a free repair kit.
The firm has received two reports of the skis falling off of snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.
China (adaptor kits)
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