CPSC

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

Recalled 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobile produced with red plastic skis
Recalled 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobile produced with red plastic skis

Hazard

The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule the free repair.

Consumer Contact

If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they should call Arctic Cat toll-free at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's website at www.arcticcat.com/snowmobiles

Products

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide, from June 2002 through December 2003, for between $6,500 and $8,500.