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Product recall · CPSCAugust 31, 2023Serious
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The main injector fuel return hose can leak, posing a fire hazard. This can also result in serious property damage, injuries or even death.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobiles and contact BRP to schedule a free inspection and repair by replacing the fuel return hose. BRP is contacting all purchasers directly.
Who to contact: BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or online at https://www.ski-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/maintenance/safety-recalls or www.ski-doo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page or https://www.brplynx.com/us/en/owner-zone/safety/safety-recalls.html or www.brplynx.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves all model year 2023 Ski-Doo Freeride and Summit model snowmobiles equipped with an 850E-TEC Turbo R Engine and all Lynx Shredder model snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC Turbo R Engine. The vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. "Ski-Doo" is printed on a decal on the right-hand side of the snowmobiles. A vehicle decal is printed on the side of the snowmobiles that includes the model name. Only snowmobiles with the following years and model numbers are included in the recall: Model Year Model Name 2023 Ski-Doo Freeride 850 E-TEC Turbo R 2022 Ski-Doo Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo R 2023 Lynx Shredder 850 E-TEC Turbo R
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,070 (In addition, about 3,100 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- August 31, 2023
- Brand
- Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Canada, BRP, of Finland
- Made or distributed by
- BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received six reports of snowmobile fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
Ski-Doo and Lynx authorized dealers from February 2021 through July 2023 for between $10,000 and $30,000.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Recalls Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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