CPSC recall 10-732, announced April 28, 2010, covers Bombardier Recreational Products BRP Ski-Doo snowmobiles (about 1,500 units). The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Ski-Doo snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 366-6992, or go to www.brp.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The model name and number are displayed on the engine compartment and the serial number is on the right side of the vehicle below the seat on the frame.
Which products are included?
The recall involves Ski-Doo model year 2009-2010 SKANDIC SWT V-800 and model year 2010 GSX 1200, GTX 1200, MXZ 1200, and Renegade 1200 Snowmobiles. The model name and number are displayed on the engine compartment and the serial number is on the right side of the vehicle below the seat on the frame.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. This can cause debris to come off the vehicle and act as projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to riders or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
BRP has received three reports of projectiles flying off of the snowmobiles, including one report of a minor foot injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Ski-Doo snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. All known owners of the recalled snowmobiles have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada, BRP Finland Oy, of Finland
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 10-732
- Units
- About 1,500 (This recall was first announced in May 2008 and reannounced in June 2008)
- Manufactured in
- Canada, Finland
- Sold at / sales period
- Ski-Doo dealerships nationwide from July 2008 through February 2010 for between $8,000 and $9,000.
BRP Ski-Doo snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
For additional information, call BRP at (800) 366-6992 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.brp.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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