Note: This recall has been reannounced in June 2008, April 2010, and Nov. 2011.
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Recall Details
| May 21, 2008 Alert #08-574 |
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.
Name of Product: Ski-Doo Snowmobiles
Units: About 400
Importer: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Hazard: Under extreme cold and dry weather conditions, an explosion could occur because of sparking in the fuel tank when it is partially filled with gasoline at a low vapor pressure and the engine is left idling. This could cause serious injuries or death.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of explosions, one involving burns to legs, fingers and face.
Description: This recall involves Ski-Doo® model names listed below. Model names are located on the side panel.
| Model Year | Name | Color |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Expedition TUV 600 H.O. SDI | Black or Seashore |
| 2007 | Skandic SWT V-800 | Yellow |
| 2008 | Skandic SWT V-800 | Yellow and Black |
| 2008 | Skandic SUV 600 H.O. SDI | Yellow and Black |
Sold at: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2004 through March 2007 for between $9,000 and $10,000.
Manufactured in: Finland
Remedy: Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent a direct notice from BRP. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ski-doo.com
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
Related Recalls
The fuel line between the fuel rails can leak, posing a fire hazard.
The brake line can come in contact with the brake disc, which can cause damage to the brake line and result in brake loss, posing an injury hazard.
The snowmobile’s left ski can break, posing a risk of serious injury and crash hazard.
The primary (drive) clutch can fail causing the clutch or its components to separate from the vehicle, posing an injury hazard.
The ring gear on the primary clutch can fail, causing the clutch assembly components to come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The handlebar hooks on the recalled snowmobiles pose a puncture hazard and risk of serious injury if the rider’s body impacts the handlebar hook during a crash.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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