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Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Projectile Hazard

U.S. CPSCInjuriesApr 3, 2006
Mach Z Adrenaline Snowmobile
Mach Z Adrenaline Snowmobile
MX Z Renegade X Snowmobile
MX Z Renegade X Snowmobile

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

Hazard

Cracks can appear in the starter ring gears, causing ring gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris can act as a projectile, causing injury or death to riders or bystanders.

Remedy

Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

Incidents & injuries

BRP has received six reported incidents of fragmentation. There have been three reported injuries, including a laceration to a rider's foot that required stitches and one rider, who suffered a fractured toe.

Product description

The recall involves all models and packages of the Model Years 2005 and 2006 Mach Z and all models and packages of the Model Year 2006 MX Z Renegade 1000 Ski-Doo® snowmobiles. The Mach Z model was available in black and the MXZ model was available in black or yellow. Model name is located on the side panels.

Sold on

Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from September 2004 through March 2006 for between $9,300 and $11,600.

Contact the company

For more information, consumers can call BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ski-doo.com

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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