Product Recall Number: 05-501
Why was Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles recalled?
The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
Product Recall Number: 05-501
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-09-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bombardier Inc., Quebec, Canada is voluntarily recalling Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles. The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.Name of Product: Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles.Units: About 1,613Manufacturer/Importer: Bombardier Inc., Quebec, Canada.Hazard: The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.Incidents/Injuries: BRP has received one report of debris from the ring gear, causing a minor injury to the driver's hand.Description: BRP snowmobiles come in black, blue, gray, white, and yellow. Recalled models are listed below in this table:YEARMODELMODEL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER2004MX Z™ 800 HO2806/2807/2808/2809/2810/2811/2832/2833/2834/2835/2836/2837/2838/2839/2962/2963/2964/2965/2966/2967/2984/2985/2986/2987ALLGSX Ltd 800 HO™2885/2886/2887/2888Sold at: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide between August 2003 and August 2004 for about $8,500 to $9,800.Manufactured In: CanadaRemedy: Owners of affected units will be notified directly. Consumers should contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair, free of charge.Consumer Contact: Contact Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. at (888) 638-6397 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET.
Hazard Description: The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1,613
Incidents: BRP has received one report of debris from the ring gear, causing a minor injury to the driver's hand.
Remedy: Owners of affected units will be notified directly. Consumers should contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair, free of charge.
Sold At: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide between August 2003 and August 2004 for about $8,500 to $9,800.
Importers: Bombardier Inc., Quebec, Canada
Manufacturers: Bombardier Inc., Quebec, Canada
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Cananda
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed