CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Additional 2006 Snowmobiles

The recall involves certain Ski-Doo Model Year 2006 REV500 SS, REV 600 HO, and REV 600 HO SDI snowmobiles. For a complete list of model numbers and serial numbers affected by this recall please log onto www.ski-doo.com The model number and serial number can be found on the tunnel. Year Model Package Model Number 2006 MX Z Adrenaline 000BE6C00 000BE6D00 000BE6E00 000BE6F00 000BF6C00 000BF6D00 2006 MX Z Trail 000BH6B00 2006 MX Z Renegade X 000BW6C00 2006 GSX Sport 000DC6A00 000DC6B00 2006 GTX Sport 000ED6A00 000ED6B00 000ED6C00 000EJ6A00 000EJ6B00 2006 GTX Ltd 000EH6B00. Recalled by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec. Units affected: About 4,050.

Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could act like projectiles and cause serious injury or death to riders or bystanders.

Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 5, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06522.