CPSC recall · Reported December 12, 2003
CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles
The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed…
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. recalled The recalled red plastic skis (part number 1703-131) were used on a number of 2003 Arctic….
CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles was recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. in December 12, 2003. Reason: The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If duri…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been no…. Verify recall #04524 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If duri….
- None
- agency class
- 4K units
- affected scope
- December 12, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04524 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled red plastic skis (part number 1703-131) were used on a number of 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat models. All 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat snowmobiles produced with red plastic skis are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled snowmobile should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule the free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04524 |
| Date reported | December 12, 2003 |
| Date initiated | December 12, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Affected scope | 3,700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consum…
- Check the recall number (04524) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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