CPSCGeneral Alert
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard
Published: April 25, 2006Recall ID: 06547Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled snowmobiles fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled fuel tanks were installed on all 2004, 2005 and 2006 Firecat and Sabercat models. The recall also includes all 2003 Firecat carbureted models. The affected models were manufactured in a variety of colors and engine sizes. However, all are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Arctic-Cat-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Posing-Fire-and-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e2899141283c4b0dacf998c14fdcc5ac.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/96290813d63641e8b3ae6386de7f63fe.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/95be6da10c8b4659b06c37237611a2c5.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled snowmobiles fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Arctic Cat has received 217 warranty claims related to two issues surrounding possible fuel leakage from fuel tanks, including a crack in the fuel filler neck and leaks at the fuel outlet fitting. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Arctic Cat Snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 2138 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 41,000 |
| Recall I D | 3416 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately unless instructed otherwise. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have the model name and model number available. The model name and model number are displayed on the registration materials you received when you purchased your snowmobile and on your operator's manual. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2002 through April 2006 for between $6,500 and $8,500. |
| Recall Date | 2006-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled fuel tanks were installed on all 2004, 2005 and 2006 Firecat and Sabercat models. The recall also includes all 2003 Firecat carbureted models. The affected models were manufactured in a variety of colors and engine sizes. However, all are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 06547 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web sit at www.arctic-cat.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |