Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard
Why was Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn recalled?
The recalled snowmobiles fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately unless instructed otherwise. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have the model name and model number available. The model name and model number are displayed on the registration materials you received when you purchased your snowmobile and on your operator's manual. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Contact: For additional information, contact Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's Web sit at www.arctic-cat.com
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
- About 41,000
- Sold at
- Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2002 through April 2006 for between $6,500 and $8,500.
- Recall date
- April 25, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- Arctic Cat has received 217 warranty claims related to two issues surrounding possible fuel leakage from fuel tanks, including a crack in the fuel filler neck and leaks at the fuel outlet fitting. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled fuel tanks were installed on all 2004, 2005 and 2006 Firecat and Sabercat models. The recall also includes all 2003 Firecat carbureted models. The affected models were manufactured in a variety of colors and engine sizes. However, all are included in this recall.