CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
USCPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
Recalling Firm: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled red plastic skis (part number 1703-131) were used on a number of 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat models. All 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobiles produced with red plastic skis are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Arctic-Cat-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Snowmobiles |
| Title | CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/firecat.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobile produced with red plastic skis |
| Hazards › Name | The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Arctic Cat Snowmobiles |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 2138 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 3,700 |
| Recall I D | 2723 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule the free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide, from June 2002 through December 2003, for between $6,500 and $8,500. |
| Recall Date | 2003-12-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled red plastic skis (part number 1703-131) were used on a number of 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat models. All 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobiles produced with red plastic skis are included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 04524 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Consumer Contact | If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they should call Arctic Cat toll-free at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's website at www.arcticcat.com/snowmobiles |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-31T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Check Other Products In Your Household
Free Safety ToolsSafety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:
Overview
- Recalling FirmArctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
📢 Share Warning
Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:
🚨 SAFETY ALERT: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. - CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles Check if your household is affected: https://therecallfile.com/recalls/cpsc-arctic-cat-inc-announce-recall-of-snowmobiles/CPSC-04524
Join Alertlist
Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.
Featured on Product Hunt
Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.
Support The Recall File
Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.
Related Recalls
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Tires
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Airbag
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Airbag