BRP Snowmobiles recall: Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
Why was BRP Snowmobiles recalled?
The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. This can cause debris to come off the vehicle and act as projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to riders or bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Ski-Doo snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. All known owners of the recalled snowmobiles have been directly notified about this recall by mail. Contact: For additional information, call BRP at (800) 366-6992 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.brp.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
- BRP Ski-Doo snowmobiles
- Company
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada, BRP Finland Oy, of Finland
- Quantity
- About 1,500 (This recall was first announced in May 2008 and reannounced in June 2008)
- Sold at
- Ski-Doo dealerships nationwide from July 2008 through February 2010 for between $8,000 and $9,000.
- Recall date
- April 28, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- BRP has received three reports of projectiles flying off of the snowmobiles, including one report of a minor foot injury.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves Ski-Doo model year 2009-2010 SKANDIC SWT V-800 and model year 2010 GSX 1200, GTX 1200, MXZ 1200, and Renegade 1200 Snowmobiles. The model name and number are displayed on the engine compartment and the serial number is on the right side of the vehicle below the seat on the frame.