CPSCJuly 6, 2004

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce recall

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles

Why was CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Return the ratchet winch kit to your Ski-Doo dealer for a refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Bombardier Recreational Products at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Ratchet Winch Kits
Company
JSF Manufacturing Inc., of Hazelnut, Ga.
Quantity
About 45
Sold at
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide, between July 2003 and March 2004, for about $82.
Recall date
July 6, 2004
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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