CPSC2010-04-28
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Hazard
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.
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.
Sold at
Ski-Doo dealerships nationwide from July 2008 through February 2010 for between $8,000 and $9,000.
Affected count
About 1,500 (This recall was first announced in May 2008 and reannounced in June 2008)
Injuries reported
BRP has received three reports of projectiles flying off of the snowmobiles, including one report of a minor foot injury.
Manufactured in
Canada, Finland
Products
BRP Ski-Doo snowmobiles
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/BRP-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-from-ProjectilesDon't want to check this manually?
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