CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of 2006 Snowmobiles

Note: Phone Number Change.

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Product: Certain Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo REV, RT, and RF Snowmobiles

Units: About 10,400

Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec.

Hazard: The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. This could lead to a loss of control or possible collision causing serious injury or even death.

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Description: The recall involves certain Ski-Doo Model Year 2006 snowmobiles. The platforms involved are the REV, RT, and RF. For a complete list of model numbers and serial numbers affected by this recall please log onto www.ski-doo.com Check the owner's manual for the location of the model number and serial number. Most are located on the tunnel.

Sold by: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 7, 2005 through November 9, 2005 for between $4,000 and $12,300.

What to Do: Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call Bombardier Customer Service Department at (888) 638-5397 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ski-doo.com