CPSC2010-06-01
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard
BRP Finland Oy, Finland
Hazard
Friction between the fuel hose and the electronic control unit can cause the fuel hose to wear and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Ski-Doo snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Sold at
Ski-Doo dealerships nationwide from March 2009 through April 2010 for between $8,000 and $9,000.
Affected count
About 37
Injuries reported
BRP has received six reports of fuel leaks, three of which resulted in vehicle fires. One of the incidents involved a rider suffering superficial burns.
Manufactured in
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-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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