Recalled Product

Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

On 2012-01-31, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published a recall regarding Arctic Cat Snowmobiles due to a potential crash hazard. This product sold new beginning in May 2011 for about $10500 to $14500.

About 20,000 units are involved in this Arctic Cat snowmobile recall.
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This was the 1st recall of products in the Snowmobiles category in 2012. Since 2005, there have been approximately 30 similar recalls, involving about 300,000 product units. See other recently recalled Snowmobiles.

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What is the problem?

The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard.

How can I tell if I own this product?

The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles.

The model name is located on each side of the hood. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of these color combinations: black, white and orange, black and orange, black and green and white and green.

NOTE: Some of these snowmobiles were recalled for a different reason in December 2011.

These items were sold new⁺ at Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide from May 2011 through December 2011 for between $10,500 and $14,500.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.

For additional information, call Arctic Cat at (800)279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.arctic-cat.com

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.