CPSCGeneral Alert
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
Published: April 28, 2010Recall ID: 10732Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
BRP Ski-Doo snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/BRP-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-from-Projectiles |
| Title | BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/899c64a9fd0344e3aa61e9bab9325392.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Skandic Snowmobile |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/81ca850f20b24762ad638a2c9e4b0bee.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Renegade Snowmobile |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8d60e6470152456ab56829d249bea934.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled MXZ Snowmobile |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/d87fa793a1614b0da00b666e15ca49c4.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled GSX Snowmobile |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | BRP has received three reports of projectiles flying off of the snowmobiles, including one report of a minor foot injury. |
| Products › Name | BRP Ski-Doo snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 2138 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,500 (This recall was first announced in May 2008 and reannounced in June 2008) |
| Recall I D | 419 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Ski-Doo dealerships nationwide from July 2008 through February 2010 for between $8,000 and $9,000. |
| Recall Date | 2010-04-28T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 10732 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | BRP Finland Oy, of Finland |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Canada |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Finland |
Overview
- Recalling FirmBombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada, BRP Finland Oy, of Finland