Bombardier Recreational Products Snowmobiles recall: Crash Hazard
Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Why was Bombardier Recreational Products Snowmobiles recalled?
A defect in the carburetor can prevent the throttle from freely returning to the idle position. This can result in an unexpected loss of control, leading to a collision, and cause serious injuries or death.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notices from Bombardier. Contact: For more information, call Bombardier Recreational Products toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ski-doo.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
- Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS Snowmobiles
- Company
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada
- Quantity
- About 480
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealers nationwide during November 2007 for about $9,500.
- Recall date
- December 19, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of snowmobiles with stuck throttles. No injuries reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Ski-Doo model year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS snowmobiles. The model name is located on the side panels. The snowmobiles were sold in yellow or black/slate.