2005 Mach Z® 995 and Summit® 995 Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles without functional electric starter
CPSC Recall #05-539 — February 8, 2005
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-539 |
| Recall Date | February 8, 2005 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 1,455 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Quebec, Canada |
| Manufactured In | Canada |
Where It Was Sold
| Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from Sept. 2004 through Jan. 2005 for $10 |
| 599 to $11 |
| 599 depending on model. |
Product
2005 Mach Z® 995 and Summit® 995 Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles without functional electric starter
Description
2005 Ski-Doo Mach Z 995 and Summit 995 snowmobiles without functional electric starter. Recalled models are listed below in this table:YearModelPackageModel Number2005Mach ZAdrenaline™AB5ASummitHighmarkCA5A / CA5BHighmark XCD5A / CD5B / CD5C
Hazard
Inappropriate clutch ring gear installed on some units. This may cause ring gear fragmentation at high speeds and debris could act as projectiles. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
Incidents & Injuries
No incidents or injuries reported
Remedy Instructions
Owners of affected units will be notified directly. Consumers should stop using the snowmobile immediately and contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair, free of charge.
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.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
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.