CPSC2006-07-03
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard
Bombardier Recreational Products, of Quebec, Canada
Hazard
The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and, possibly, ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should pay close attention when operating and be careful not to accidentally engage the rear brake with their foot. Consumers should immediately contact their local Bombardier or Can-Am ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled ATVs are being sent direct notices from BRP.
Sold at
Bombardier and Can-Am ATV dealers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2006 for between $7,900 and $10,400.
Affected count
About 11,300
Injuries reported
BRP has received eight reports of fires caused by the rear brake overheating and igniting. The fires only involved property damage to the ATVs. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Canada
Products
Bombardier Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Can-AM Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call BRP at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's Web site at www.brp.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Bombardier-Recreational-Products-Inc-Recalls-All-Terrain-Vehicles-for-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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