Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 09713
Affected scope: About 10,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. recalled This recall involves all 2009 model Mountain Cat and Crossfire snowmobiles within the Vin….

Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. in December 16, 2008. Reason: The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobile and contact authorized Arctic Cat …. Verify recall #09713 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: December 16, 2008
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09713 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 - 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

This recall involves all 2009 model Mountain Cat and Crossfire snowmobiles within the Vin number range of 103896 through 118441. The Vin number can be found stamped into the tunnel near the right-side footrest.

Reason for recall

The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobile and contact authorized Arctic Cat service dealers to schedule a free repair. All known users have been contacted.

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	09713
Date reported	December 16, 2008
Date initiated	December 16, 2008
Recalling firm	Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Affected scope	About 10,000
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 immediately stop using the snowmobile and contact authorized Arctic Cat service dealers to schedule a free repai…

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the snowmobile and contact authorized Arctic Cat service dealers to schedule a free repair. All known users have been contacted.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 16, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09713.

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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