CPSC recall 13-723, announced February 7, 2013, covers Bombardier Recreational Products Ski-Doo® snowmobiles (about 10,200 units). The fuel pump inlet fitting can come into contact with the oil tank and break, leading to a fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 638-5397, or go to www.ski-doo.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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 800R, 600HO.
Which products are included?
The snowmobile has the model name printed on the vehicle's side panel. The 2013 models included in the recall are: Name Engine Type Freeride™ 800R E-TEC Grand Touring LE 600HO E-TEC GSX® LE 600HO E-TEC GSX® SE 600HO E-TEC GSX® SE 800R E-TEC MX Z® TNT® 600HO E-TEC MX Z® TNT® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X® 600HO E-TEC MX Z® X-RS® 800R E-TEC MX Z® X-RS® 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Adrenaline 800R E-TEC Renegade® Adrenaline 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ 800R E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ 600HO E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ X® 800R E-TEC Renegade® Backcountry™ X® 600HO E-TEC Renegade® X® 800R E-TEC Renegade® X® 600HO E-TEC Skandic® Tundra® Xtreme 600HO E-TEC Summit® SP 800R E-TEC Summit® SP 600HO E-TEC Summit® X® 800R E-TEC
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fuel pump inlet fitting can come into contact with the oil tank and break, leading to a fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Canada
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 13-723
- Units
- About 10,200
- Manufactured in
- Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2012 through January 2013 from about $8000 to $12,000.
Ski-Doo® snowmobiles
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.ski-doo.com and click on "recall information" under the owner center for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
