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U.S. CPSC
May 21, 2008 |
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Explosion Hazard Under extreme cold and dry weather conditions, an explosion could occur because of sparking in the fuel tank when it is partially filled with gasoline at a low vapor pressure and the engine is left idling. This could cause serious injuries or death.   |
U.S. CPSC
June 17, 2008 |
BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
June 1, 2010 |
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the electronic control unit can cause the fuel hose to wear and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
April 28, 2010 |
BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles 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. |
U.S. CPSC
October 31, 2007 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 19, 2007 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard 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. |
U.S. CPSC
April 3, 2006 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Projectile Hazard Cracks can appear in the starter ring gears, causing ring gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris can act as a projectile causing injury or death to riders or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
September 26, 2008 |
Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Recalled by BRP US Inc. Due to Drive Axle Failure; Riders Can Be Thrown From Snowmobile Cracks can develop in the welded joints of the drive axle assembly of the snowmobile and can result in complete breakage. If this happens the track of the vehicle can unexpectedly lock, posing a risk of serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
October 1, 2004 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
January 5, 2006 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Additional 2006 Snowmobiles Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could act like projectiles and cause serious injury or death to riders or bystanders. |
U.S. CPSC
February 9, 2005 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles Inappropriate clutch ring gear installed on some units. This may cause ring gear fragmentation at high speeds and debris could act as projectiles. A projectile could cause serious injury or death. |
U.S. CPSC
January 5, 2006 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of 2006 Snowmobiles The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. This could lead to a loss of control or possible collision causing serious injury or even death. |
U.S. CPSC
October 1, 2004 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles The throttle lever could become stuck leading to loss of speed control and possible collision. |
U.S. CPSC
July 6, 2004 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander. |
