Snowmobile Fires Prompt Ski-Doo Recall
After snowmobile fire reports, BRP Ski-Doo Snowmobiles are issuing a recall because of a potential fuel leak and fire hazard in certain snowmobiles, according to the Consumer Product Safety Comission (CPSC).
There have been six reports of fuel leaks, including three vehicle fires and one instance of snowmobile riders suffering burn injuries. The fuel hose and electronic control unit can rub together, causing friction that can wear down the fuel hose. This could result in a fuel leak, which poses a serious fire hazard and a burn injury hazard to the operator of the snowmobile.
Snowmobile Fire Hazard Recall: Product Description
- Ski-Doo 2010 Expedition TUV 1200
- SkiDoo 2010 Expedition TUV SE 1200
The model name and number are displayed on both sides of the recalled snowmobiles. They were sold at SkiDoo dealerships nationwide from March 2009 through April 2010. Registered owners have been notified of the potential snowmobile defect and owners can take their potentially hazardous snowmobiles to a Ski-Doo dealership for free repairs.
It is against the law to sell defective and dangerous products that cause burn injuries or other types of injuries. People injured by defective products may have a product liability claim against the product manufacturer, importer, and others.
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