CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-12-12 · 04524
Hazards
The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
Recall
Number
04524
Date
2003-12-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide, from June 2002 through December 2003, for between $6,500 and $8,500.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled red plastic skis (part number 1703-131) were used on a number of 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat models. All 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobiles produced with red plastic skis are included in this recall.