Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards

The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can l…

Recall #: 08515
Affected scope: About 2,700

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Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (Brp), of Quebec, Canada recalled Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 MXZ Adrenaline 800R, MXZ X 800R, MXZ TNT 500SS, MXZ Trail 500SS, ….

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards was recalled by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (Brp), of Quebec, Canada in October 31, 2007. Reason: The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn haz…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dea…. Verify recall #08515 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (Brp), of Quebec, Canada issued this CPSC recall-The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn haz….

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agency class: October 31, 2007
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08515 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.

Product description

Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 MXZ Adrenaline 800R, MXZ X 800R, MXZ TNT 500SS, MXZ Trail 500SS, Summit Everest 154 800R snowmobiles are included in this recall. The model name is located on the side panels. They were sold in black/yellow, yellow, or black/slate.

Reason for recall

The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08515
Date reported	October 31, 2007
Date initiated	October 31, 2007
Recalling firm	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (Brp), of Quebec, Canada
Affected scope	About 2,700
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 and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 31, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08515.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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