The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·04524·Announced 2003-12-12

Arctic Cat Recalls 2003 Firecat Snowmobiles Due to Ski Breakage Risk

Arctic Cat is recalling 3,700 2003 Firecat snowmobiles because red plastic skis may crack from UV exposure, potentially causing loss of control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the hazard description explicitly states the defect could result in severe injury or death, but the source text confirms that no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling approximately 3,700 2003 model year Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobiles. The recall involves specific red plastic skis (part number 1703-131) that were used on these vehicles. These snowmobiles were sold at Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide between June 2002 and December 2003 for prices ranging from $6,500 to $8,500.

The red plastic skis are susceptible to damage from ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. If the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight during the off-season, the material may have degraded. This damage can cause the ski to crack or break during use, which could lead to a loss of control and result in severe injury or death. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified by mail. Owners with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected, they can call Arctic Cat toll-free at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.arcticcat.com/snowmobiles.

The recalled product

Product
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
Affected units
3,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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