Note: This recall has been reannounced in April 2010 and Nov. 2010.
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Recall Details
| June 17, 2008 Alert #08-585 |
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 430 (This recall was first announced in May 2008)
Importer: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Hazard: Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of fuel leakage and five additional reports of hose wear. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description: The recall involves the following Ski-Doo® Models:
| Model | Color |
|---|---|
| 2007 and 2008 Expedition TUV V800 | Deep Red/Black |
| 2007 and 2008 Skandic SWT V-800 | Yellow/Black |
The model names are located on the side panel.
Sold at: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2006 through May 2008 for about $10,000.
Manufactured in: Finland
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent a direct notice from BRP.
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
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The left front wheel can detach during use, posing a fall hazard.
The bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury 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. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.
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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