CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles
USCPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles
Recalling Firm: JSF Manufacturing Inc., of Hazelnut, Ga.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander.
Product Description & Identification
The ratchet winch kit was sold as an accessory for the Elite model snowmobile and is used as a tow line if the snowmobile is immobilized. The ratchet kit is made of black metal and has a metal wheel with about a 5-inch diameter, attached to a metal arm that measures about 9 inches in length.
Affected Products
Ratchet Winch Kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Bombardier-Recreational-Products-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Ratchet-Winch-Kits-Sold-as-Accessory-for-Snowmobiles |
| Title | CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ratchet-winch.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Ratchet Winch Kit |
| Hazards › Name | When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Ratchet Winch Kits |
| Products › Type | Snowmobiles |
| Products › Category I D | 2138 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 45 |
| Recall I D | 2760 |
| Remedies › Name | Return the ratchet winch kit to your Ski-Doo dealer for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Ski-Doo dealers nationwide, between July 2003 and March 2004, for about $82. |
| Recall Date | 2004-07-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | The ratchet winch kit was sold as an accessory for the Elite model snowmobile and is used as a tow line if the snowmobile is immobilized. The ratchet kit is made of black metal and has a metal wheel with about a 5-inch diameter, attached to a metal arm that measures about 9 inches in length. |
| Recall Number | 04561 |
| Manufacturers › Name | JSF Manufacturing Inc., of Hazelnut, Ga. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Bombardier Recreational Products at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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