Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Projectile Hazard
Ski-Doo® Model Year 2005 and 2006 Mach Z® and Model Year 2006 MX Z Renegade 1000 Snowmobiles
Date of Recall
2006-04-03CPSC Release Number
06-542Manufactured In
CanadaUnits
About 3,600Manufacturer
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), of Quebec, CanadaSold By
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from September 2004 through March 2006 for between $9,300 and $11,600.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
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.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.Consumer Contact
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.comRecall Comments
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