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CPSC recall · Reported December 16, 2008

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

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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

Moderate
severity level
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 CPSC action (record #09713) was formally reported on December 16, 2008. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 10,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 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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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 10,000

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

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 Moderate
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…

  • Check the recall number (09713) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.. Units affected: About 10,000.
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. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09713.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (09713) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 16, 2008. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.