CPSC2022-03-03
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
BRP U.S. Inc, of Sturtevant, Wisc.
Hazard
Fuel can leak from the fuel tank vent onto hot components when the snowmobiles are on a tilt or flipped over, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately and contact a Ski-Doo dealer for a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly to coordinate the free repair with dealers to change the routing and the exit location of the fuel tank vent. A protective plate will also be installed.
Sold at
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 2019 through January 2022 for between $17,000 and $19,000.
Affected count
About 700 (In addition, about 3,900 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
BRP has received five reports of fires related to fuel leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Canada
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Ski-Doo Snowmobiles
Consumer contact
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/fuel-may-drip-on-hot-components-potential-fire-hazard.html or www.ski-doo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/BRP-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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