BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-04-28 · 10732
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
10732
Date
2010-04-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
BRP Ski-Doo snowmobiles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada; BRP Finland Oy, of Finland
Retailer(s)
Ski-Doo dealerships nationwide from July 2008 through February 2010 for between $8,000 and $9,000.
Country of manufacture
Canada; Finland
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.