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Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) Recalls Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 23-786 · August 31, 2023 · Bombardier Recreational Products

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the snowmobiles and contact BRP to schedule a free inspection and repair by replacing the fuel return hose. BRP is contacting all purchasers directly.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-786 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 31, 2023
Brand
Bombardier Recreational Products
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles
Hazard
Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 4,070 (In addition, about 3,100 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Canada, Finland
Last updated by CPSC
August 31, 2023

What was recalled

This recall involves all model year 2023 Ski-Doo Freeride and Summit model snowmobiles equipped with an 850E-TEC Turbo R Engine and all Lynx Shredder model snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC Turbo R Engine. The vehicles were sold in a variety of colors. "Ski-Doo" is printed on a decal on the right-hand side of the snowmobiles. A vehicle decal is printed on the side of the snowmobiles that includes the model name. Only snowmobiles with the following years and model numbers are included in the recall: Model Year Model Name 2023 Ski-Doo Freeride 850 E-TEC Turbo R 2022 Ski-Doo Summit 850 E-TEC Turbo R 2023 Lynx Shredder 850 E-TEC Turbo R

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles · About 4,070 (In addition, about 3,100 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled MY2023 Lynx Shredder models equipped with an 850 E-TEC Turbo Engine
Recalled MY2023 Lynx Shredder models equipped with an 850 E-TEC Turbo Engine
Recalled MY2023 Ski-Doo Freeride models equipment with an 850 E-TEC Turbo Engine
Recalled MY2023 Ski-Doo Freeride models equipment with an 850 E-TEC Turbo Engine
Recalled MY2023 Ski-Doo Summit models equipped with an 850 E-TEC Turbo engine
Recalled MY2023 Ski-Doo Summit models equipped with an 850 E-TEC Turbo engine

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Ski-Doo and Lynx authorized dealers from February 2021 through July 2023 for between $10,000 and $30,000.; Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Canada; BRP, of Finland; BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wisconsin.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received six reports of snowmobile fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or online at https://www.ski-doo.com/us/en/owner-zone/maintenance/safety-recalls or www.ski-doo.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page or https://www.brplynx.com/us/en/owner-zone/safety/safety-recalls.html or www.brplynx.com and click on "Safety Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Bombardier Recreational Products appears in 14 CPSC recalls on record. See all Bombardier Recreational Products recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles (About 4,070 (In addition, about 3,100 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves all model year 2023 Ski-Doo Freeride and Summit model snowmobiles equipped with an 850E-TEC Turbo R Engine and all Lynx Shredder model snowmobiles equipped with an 850 E-TEC Turbo R Engine.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobiles and contact BRP to schedule a free inspection and repair by replacing the fuel return hose. BRP is contacting all purchasers directly.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 31, 2023. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.