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CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles

U.S. CPSCInjuriesDec 12, 2003
Recalled 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobile produced with red plastic skis
Recalled 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobile produced with red plastic skis

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule the free repair.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

The recalled red plastic skis (part number 1703-131) were used on a number of 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat models. All 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobiles produced with red plastic skis are included in this recall.

Sold on

Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide, from June 2002 through December 2003, for between $6,500 and $8,500.

Contact the company

If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they should call Arctic Cat toll-free at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's website at www.arcticcat.com/snowmobiles

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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