The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04561·Announced 2004-07-06

CPSC Recalls Ratchet Winch Kits for Snowmobiles Due to Injury Risk

Bombardier Recreational Products is recalling about 45 ratchet winch kits sold as snowmobile accessories because they can detach under tension, posing a risk of serious injury or death.

What this means for you

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 source text explicitly states the product poses a risk of serious injury or death but notes that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. are recalling about 45 ratchet winch kits sold as accessories for the Elite model snowmobile. The kits, manufactured by JSF Manufacturing Inc. of Hazelnut, Ga., were sold at Ski-Doo dealers nationwide between July 2003 and March 2004 for about $82. The ratchet winch kit is made of black metal and features a metal wheel with a 5-inch diameter attached to a 9-inch metal arm.

The recall is being issued because when the ratchet winch or hook is under tension, it can detach and be projected. This poses a risk of serious injury or death to the user or bystanders. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using the ratchet winch kit immediately and return it to their Ski-Doo dealer for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Bombardier Recreational Products at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Ratchet Winch Kits
Manufacturer
JSF Manufacturing Inc., of Hazelnut, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Snowmobile Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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