Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles
CPSC Recall #23-786 — August 31, 2023
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 23-786 |
| Recall Date | August 31, 2023 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 4,070 (In addition, about 3,100 were sold in Canada) |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Canada and BRP, of Finland |
| Manufactured In | Canada or Finland |
Where It Was Sold
| Ski-Doo and Lynx authorized dealers from February 2021 through July 2023 for between $10 |
| 000 and $30 |
| 000. |
Product
Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles
Description
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 YearModel Name2023Ski-Doo Freeride 850 E-TEC Turbo R2022Ski-Doo Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo R2023Lynx Shredder 850 E-TEC Turbo R
Hazard
The main injector fuel return hose can leak, posing a fire hazard. This can also result in serious property damage, injuries or even death.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm has received six reports of snowmobile fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
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.
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.