Recall: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles

CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. ("BRP") Announce Recall of Snowmobiles

Note: Phone Number Change.

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

Products: 2005 Mach Z® 995 and Summit® 995 Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles without functional electric starter.

Units: About 1,455

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

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.

Description: 2005 Ski-Doo Mach Z 995 and Summit 995 snowmobiles without functional electric starter. Recalled models are listed below in this table:

Sold by: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from Sept. 2004 through Jan. 2005 for $10,599 to $11,599 depending on model.

Manufactured In: Canada

Remedy: 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.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact BRP at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET