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BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles

Recalled April 28, 2010 · CPSC recall 10732 · BRP

Recalled Skandic SnowmobileRecalled Renegade SnowmobileRecalled MXZ SnowmobileRecalled GSX Snowmobile
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.
Units
About 1,500 (This recall was first announced in May 2008 and reannounced in June 2008)
Incidents / injuries
BRP has received three reports of projectiles flying off of the snowmobiles, including one report of a minor foot injury.

Description

The recall involves Ski-Doo model year 2009-2010 SKANDIC SWT V-800 and model year 2010 GSX 1200, GTX 1200, MXZ 1200, and Renegade 1200 Snowmobiles. The model name and number are displayed on the engine compartment and the serial number is on the right side of the vehicle below the seat on the frame.

What to do

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.

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

Product
BRP Ski-Doo snowmobiles
Manufacturer(s)
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada · BRP Finland Oy, of Finland
Retailers
Ski-Doo dealerships nationwide from July 2008 through February 2010 for between $8,000 and $9,000.
Made in
Canada · Finland

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →