CPSC recall · Reported May 2, 2024
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard
The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard.
Arctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota recalled This recall involves all model year 2017-2021 Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 series snowmobiles….
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Arctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota in May 2, 2024. Reason: The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat …. Verify recall #24223 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Arctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota issued this CPSC recall-The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posi….
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- agency class
- May 2, 2024
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24223 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, 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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Product description
This recall involves all model year 2017-2021 Arctic Cat 8000 and 9000 series snowmobiles, and certain model year 2022 Arctic Cat 8000 series snowmobiles with last 8 digits of the VIN between: NT808000 and NT808150 and between NT100101 and NT101060. The recalled snowmobiles were produced in a variety of color combinations. "Arctic Cat" is printed on the sides of the vehicle and on the back snow-flap area.
Reason for recall
The recalled snowmobile's drive clutch can break, allowing fragments to escape the snowmobile shielding, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat to schedule for a free installation of an additional clutch guard and inspection of the primary clutch. If the primary clutch is cracked, Arctic Cat will replace it free of charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 24223 |
| Date reported | May 2, 2024 |
| Date initiated | May 2, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Arctic Cat, of Thief River Falls, Minnesota |
| Affected scope | About 16,200 |
| 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 recalled snowmobiles, and contact Arctic Cat to schedule for a free installation of a…
- Check the recall number (24223) 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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