Product Recall Number: 11-709
Why was Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles recalled?
Electrostatic changes can accumulate and spark in the fuel tank when the engine is left idling, posing an explosion hazard that could result in serious injuries or death.
Product Recall Number: 11-709
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-11-18
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles
Description: The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: Electrostatic changes can accumulate and spark in the fuel tank when the engine is left idling, posing an explosion hazard that could result in serious injuries or death.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1,000
Incidents: The firm has received three reports of explosions, one involving minor burns to face and hands.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. All models already repaired under previous recalls due to laceration hazard from projectiles, fire hazard, or explosion must be repaired again.
Sold At: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2004 through March 2010 for between $9,000 and $10,000.
Importers: BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Finland
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed