Recall: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles

Note: Phone Number Change.

The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Customers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Bombardier Outlander 800 H.O. XT ATVs

Units: About 275

Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Providence of Quebec, Canada

Hazard: The drive pulley inner flange could break resulting in the broken flange fragments becoming a projectile. This situation could cause serious injuries or death to the rider or bystanders.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been no reported incidents of injury or property damage.

Description: The recalled vehicles are model year 2006 Outlander 800 H.O. XT Bombardier ATVs. The model numbers affected are 2J6A and 2J6E. The model numbers are located in the serial number on the identification sticker under the seat. The ATVs have the words, "Bombardier" and "Rotax 800" on the fenders.

Sold at: Bombardier dealerships nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $9,399.

Manufactured in: Canada

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled Outlander 800 H.O. XT should contact their local Bombardier ATV dealer to schedule the free repair. If consumers are unsure if their ATV is affected, they should call Bombardier.

Consumer Contact: Call Bombardier at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.brp.com