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Product Recall Number: 08-515

Why was Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 Snowmobiles recalled?

The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard.

Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 Snowmobiles
Here's product recall specific data for Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 Snowmobiles.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-515

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-30

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 Snowmobiles

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 2,700 Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 Snowmobiles. The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard. Name of Product: Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 SnowmobilesUnits: About 2,700Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, CanadaHazard: The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 MXZ Adrenaline 800R, MXZ X 800R, MXZ TNT 500SS, MXZ Trail 500SS, Summit Everest 154 800R snowmobiles are included in this recall. The model name is located on the side panels. They were sold in black/yellow, yellow, or black/slate.Sold by: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for between $9,700 and $11,200.Manufactured in: CanadaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact BRP at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ski-doo.com.

  • Hazard Description: The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 2,700

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair.

  • Sold At: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for between $9,700 and $11,200.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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