BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Explosion Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-11-19). Hazards: explosion. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11709 |
| Published | 2010-11-19 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-25 |
| Product category | Snowmobiles |
| Products | Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles |
| Firm named in the title | BRP |
| Firms | BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Finland |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| Hazard classes | explosion |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2004 through March 2010 for between $9,000 and $10,000. |
Description
This recall involves Ski-Doo® model names listed below. Model names are located on the side panel. Model Year Name Color 2005 Expedition TUV 600 H.O. SDI Black or Seashore 2007 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow 2008 Skandic SUV 600 HO SDI Black 2008 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow and Black 2009 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow and Black 2010 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow and Black
Hazard
Electrostatic changes can accumulate and spark in the fuel tank when the engine is left idling, posing an explosion hazard that could result in serious injuries or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. All models already repaired under previous recalls due to laceration hazard from projectiles, fire hazard, or explosion must be repaired again.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of explosions, one involving minor burns to face and hands.
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