Kimpex · Recalled
Kimpex Recalls Snowmobile Ski and Adaptor Kits Due to Crash Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury
The skis can detach from the snowmobile, posing a crash hazard and risk of serious injury.
- Units
- About 1,980 (In addition, 2,600 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $23–$500
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Kimpex USA dealers nationwide and online at Kimpex.com and other websites from April 2022 through January 2025 for between $300 and $500 for the Kimpex Rush and Kimpex Arrow II Ski Kits, and about $23 for the Ski Adaptor Kits.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Canada (ski kits), China (adaptor kits)
- Recalled by
- Kimpex (U.S.A.) Ltd., of Champlain, New York, Kimpex Inc., of Drummondville, Canada
Incident log
The firm has received two reports of the skis falling off snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.