CPSCSeptember 16, 2004

CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Certain 2004

CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Certain 2004 Snowmobiles

Why was CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Certain 2004 recalled?

The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.

What should I do if I have this product?

Free repair at the local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Contact: Stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately. Call Arctic Cat toll-free at (800) 279-2281 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Please have your snowmobile model name and number with you when you call.

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
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Company
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Quantity
5,193
Sold at
Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide, from June 2003 through September 2004, for between $5,500 and $8,500.
Recall date
September 16, 2004
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

All 2004 Arctic Cat Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles with red plastic skis are included in this recall. The recalled red plastic skis are part number 1703-500. The model name of the snowmobile is located on either side of the hood. Both the model name and number are in the operator's manual and registration materials.

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