CPSC2019-04-18
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall-Alert)
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard
While operating the snowmobile the exhaust can flame from the muffler outlet, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from January 2017 through February 2019 for between about $13,800 and $18,000
Affected count
About 9,000 (In addition about 5,500 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Arctic Cat has received 70 reports of melting plastic around the exhaust outlet area and four reports of the plastic catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Arctic Cat snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://arcticcat.txtsv.com/ and click on “Recall Information” located at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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