Product Recall Number: 07-515
Why was NOS Kits for Snowmobiles and ATVs recalled?
An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 07-515
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-01-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: NOS Kits for Snowmobiles and ATVs
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nitrous Oxide Systems, of Bowling Green, Ky., is voluntarily recalling about 16 NOS Kits for Snowmobiles and ATVs. An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.Name of Product: NOS Kits for Snowmobiles and ATVsUnits: About 16Distributor: Nitrous Oxide Systems, of Bowling Green, Ky.Hazard: An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries reported.Description: NOS kits for these vehicles provide extra power for the engine. The recall involves certain NOS nitrous oxide systems designed for snowmobiles and ATVs. The valves were manufactured between February 1, 2006 and September 26, 2006. The date code is located on the NOS packaging.Sold at: Nitrous Oxide Systems dealers nationwide from February 2006 through November 2006 for about $750.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled NOS system for snowmobiles and ATVs immediately and contact NOS to have the burst disc replaced. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.Consumer Contact: To return the product or for more information, please call Nitrous Oxide Systems toll-free at (800) 638-0032 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 16
Incidents: No incidents or injuries reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled NOS system for snowmobiles and ATVs immediately and contact NOS to have the burst disc replaced. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
Sold At: Nitrous Oxide Systems dealers nationwide from February 2006 through November 2006 for about $750.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Nitrous Oxide Systems, of Bowling Green, Ky.
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed