Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS Snowmobiles
CPSC Recall #08-527 — December 18, 2007
Product
Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS Snowmobiles
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada, is voluntarily recalling about 480 Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS Snowmobiles. 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.Name of Product: Ski-Doo® Model Year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS SnowmobilesUnits: About 480Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, CanadaHazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of snowmobiles with stuck throttles. No injuries reported.Description: The recall involves Ski-Doo model year 2008 MXZ X 600 RS snowmobiles. The model name is located on the side panels. The snowmobiles were sold in yellow or black/slate.Sold at: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide during November 2007 for about $9,500.Manufactured in: CanadaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notices from Bombardier.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Bombardier Recreational Products toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ski-doo.com.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received three reports of snowmobiles with stuck throttles. No injuries reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notices from Bombardier.
Units Affected
About 480
Sold At
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide during November 2007 for about $9,500.
Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, Canada
Manufactured In
Canada