CPSC recall 23-786, announced August 31, 2023, covers Bombardier Recreational Products Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles (about 4,070 units). The main injector fuel return hose can leak, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobiles and contact BRP to schedule a free inspection and repair by replacing the fuel return hose. Recall contact: call 888-272-9222, or go to www.ski-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/maintenance/safety-recalls.
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Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 850E-TEC.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all model year 2023 Ski-Doo Freeride and Summit model snowmobiles equipped with an 850E-TEC Turbo R Engine and all Lynx Shredder model snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC Turbo R Engine. The vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. "Ski-Doo" is printed on a decal on the right-hand side of the snowmobiles. A vehicle decal is printed on the side of the snowmobiles that includes the model name. Only snowmobiles with the following years and model numbers are included in the recall: Model Year Model Name 2023 Ski-Doo Freeride 850 E-TEC Turbo R 2022 Ski-Doo Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo R 2023 Lynx Shredder 850 E-TEC Turbo R
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The main injector fuel return hose can leak, posing a fire hazard. This can also result in serious property damage, injuries or even death.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received six reports of snowmobile fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobiles and contact BRP to schedule a free inspection and repair by replacing the fuel return hose. BRP is contacting all purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Canada, BRP, of Finland
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 23-786
- Units
- About 4,070 (In addition, about 3,100 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Canada, Finland
- Sold at / sales period
- Ski-Doo and Lynx authorized dealers from February 2021 through July 2023 for between $10,000 and $30,000.
- Distributor
- BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Recall contact information
BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or online at https://www.ski-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/maintenance/safety-recalls or www.ski-doo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page or https://www.brplynx.com/us/en/owner-zone/safety/safety-recalls.html or www.brplynx.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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