Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due To Fire Hazard

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The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by Arctic Cat in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

 

Name of Product: Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

 

Units: About 1,300

 

Manufacturer: Arctic Cat of Thief River Falls, Minn.

 

Hazard: Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Arctic Cat has received two reports of fuel leakage at the fuel pump mounting screws. No injuries have been reported.

 

Description: The recall involves all model year 2010 Arctic Cat 500 Sno Pro models. The model name and number are displayed on the side of the seat and on the engine cowling.

 

Sold at: Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from October 2009 to February 2010 for between $7,800 and $8,200.

 

Manufactured in: United States

 

Remedy: 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.

 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, 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

 

Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's website at www.cpsc.gov.

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