Ski-Doo snowmobiles

CPSC Recall #23-755 — May 11, 2023

Recall Summary

Recall Number23-755
Recall DateMay 11, 2023
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 12,500 (In addition, about 8,000 were sold in Canada) (Some of these snowmobiles were previously recalled in October 2022.)
ImporterBRP U.S. Inc, of Sturtevant, Wisconsin
Manufactured InCanada

Where It Was Sold

Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from October 2020 through September 2022 for between $10
000 and $17
000

Product

Ski-Doo snowmobiles

Description

This recall involves Ski-Doo model years 2021 and 2022 snowmobiles equipped with 850 E-TEC and 850 E-TEC Turbo engines. The vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. Ski-Doo and the model name are printed on the side panels of the vehicles. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the decal located on the right-hand side of tunnel underneath the seat. Dealers can check for VINs included in this recall. The following models are included in the recall:Model Year(s)Model Name2021 and 2022Backcountry 850 E-TECExpedition 850 E-TECFreeride 850 E-TECFreeride 850 E-TEC TurboMXZ 850 E-TECRenegade 850 E-TECSummit 850 E-TECSummit 850 E-TEC Turbo2022Backcountry 850 E-TEC TurboExpedition 850 E-TEC TurboMXZ 850 E-TEC TurboRenegade 850 E-TEC Turbo  

Hazard

The fuel injector hose retainer screw can loosen and cause a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

BRP has received 14 reports of fuel leaks which resulted in four fires.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact a Ski-Doo dealer to determine if their snowmobile is included in this recall and to schedule a free repair. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly to coordinate the free repair with dealers to inspect and if necessary install a new E-TEC fuel injector hose retainer screw.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.