The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10721·Announced 2010-02-23

Arctic Cat Recalls 2010 Snowmobiles Due to Fuel Leak Fire Hazard

Arctic Cat is recalling about 1,300 Model Year 2010 500 Sno Pro snowmobiles because fuel can leak from the pump, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard due to fuel leakage, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Arctic Cat Inc. of Thief River Falls, Minn., is recalling about 1,300 Model Year 2010 Arctic Cat 500 Sno Pro snowmobiles. The recall was issued because fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

The affected snowmobiles were sold at Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from October 2009 to February 2010 for between $7,800 and $8,200. The model name and number are displayed on the side of the seat and on the engine cowling. Arctic Cat has received two reports of fuel leakage at the fuel pump mounting screws, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail. For additional information, consumers can call Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.arctic-cat.com.

The recalled product

Product
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Arctic Cat Inc. of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — Snowmobile
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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