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1. Gerber Recalls Cohort Knives Due to Laceration Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Gerber-Recalls-Cohort-Knives/
2. BRP Recalls Youth Model Can-Am All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Violation of the Federal ATV Standard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/BRP-Recalls-Youth-Model-Can-Am-All-Terrain-Vehicles/
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1.
Recall Date: May 26, 2015
Recall Number: 15-148
Gerber Recalls Cohort Knives Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Cohort Folding Knife
Hazard: The locking mechanism can fail to hold the blade, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should stop using the knife and contact Gerber for a replacement.
Consumer Contact: Gerber Legendary Blades toll free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gerbergear.com and click on Product Notifications for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 150,000 in the United States and 11,000 in Canada
Description: The Cohort is an open frame folding clip knife with either a black or dark gray anodized aluminum handle. The tail end of the handle includes a lanyard hole. When the knife blade is fully extended, it is held in the open positon with a liner lock function. When fully extended, the overall length of the knife is about 7 inches. When closed, the knife measures about 4 inches. The knife blade is 3 inches long, weighs less than 3 ounces and has the Gerber “sword and shield” trademark in silver on the non-clip side of the blade. The Gerber name appears on the knife clip. Model numbers can be found underneath the UPC barcode on the lower right corner on the rear of the hanging blister packaging. For box packaging, the model number is found on the bottom of the box. To view a list of model numbers being recalled, click here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Gerber-Recalls-Cohort-Knives/
A product date code appears on the blade, beneath the thumb stud, on the clip side of the knife. The last figure in the code is a letter, and the recall applies to all Cohort knives with the letters “E” and “F.”
Incidents/Injuries: Gerber received six reports of laceration injuries, two of which required stitches.
Sold at: Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Home Depot, other retailers nationwide and online at www.gerbergear.com and other online sporting goods stores from January 2013 through March 2015 for about $30.
Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, Oreg.
Manufactured in: China
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2.
Recall Date: May 26, 2015
Recall Number: 15-149
BRP Recalls Youth Model Can-Am All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Violation of the Federal ATV Standard
Recall Summary
Name of product: All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard: The youth ATVs fail to meet performance requirements of the federal ATV standard for maximum unrestricted speed and parking brakes, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly.
Consumer Contact: BRP toll-free at (888) 272-9222 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.can-am.brp.com/off-road and click on Owners, then "View Details" for Safety, then "View Notices" for Safety Recalls.
Recall Details
Units: About 12,500
Description: This recall is for model year 2008 through 2015 Can-Am Mini DS ATVs. The recalled vehicles are youth model ATVs and have engines sizes of 70 cubic centimeters and 90 cubic centimeters. They were sold in the colors black and yellow. "Can-Am DS" and the engine size is on both sides of the vehicle's fairing. "Can-Am" appears in white letters on both sides of the seat.
Model year 2008 through 2014 DS 70 ATVs fail to meet requirements pertaining to the unrestricted maximum speed of the vehicle. Model year 2008 through 2015 DS 70 and DS 90 ATVs fail to meet requirements pertaining to parking brakes.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Can-Am dealers nationwide from July 2007 through January 2015 for between $1,800 and $2,800.
Importer: Bombardier Recreational Products, of Canada
Manufactured in: Vietnam
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