| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| October 01, 2004 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Customers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles.
Units: About 1,613
Manufacturer/Importer: Bombardier Inc., Quebec, Canada.
Hazard: The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: BRP has received one report of debris from the ring gear, causing a minor injury to the driver’s hand.
Description: BRP snowmobiles come in black, blue, gray, white, and yellow. Recalled models are listed below in this table:
| YEAR | MODEL | MODEL NUMBER | SERIAL NUMBER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MX Z™ 800 HO | 2806/2807/2808/2809/2810/2811/2832/2833/ 2834/2835/2836/2837/2838/2839/2962/2963/ 2964/2965/2966/2967/2984/2985/2986/2987 |
ALL |
| GSX Ltd 800 HO™ | 2885/2886/2887/2888 |
Sold at: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide between August 2003 and August 2004 for about $8,500 to $9,800.
Manufactured In: Canada
Remedy: Owners of affected units will be notified directly. Consumers should contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair, free of charge.
Consumer Contact: Contact Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. at (888) 864-2002 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET.