The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04581·Announced 2004-09-16

Arctic Cat Recalls 2004 Firecat and Sabercat Snowmobiles Due to Ski Failure Risk

Arctic Cat is recalling 5,193 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles because red plastic skis may crack from sun exposure, risking loss of control.

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 recall involves a risk of severe injury or death from loss of control, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles equipped with red plastic skis (part number 1703-500). The recall covers 5,193 units sold at Arctic Cat dealerships worldwide between June 2003 and September 2004 for prices ranging from $5,500 to $8,500.

The red plastic skis could crack or break due to off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to a loss of control, which could result in severe injury or death. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified by mail. To arrange a free repair, consumers should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer or call Arctic Cat toll-free at (800) 279-2281 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Please have the snowmobile model name and number available when calling.

The recalled product

Product
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Snowmobiles
Hazard
Affected units
5,193

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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