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Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire HazardDate: 7/6/2006
Reason: Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Bombardier Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Can-AM Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs Units: About 11,300 Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products, of Quebec, Canada Hazard: The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. This can cause the rear brake to overheat and possibly ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death. Incidents/Injuries: BRP has received eight reports of fire caused by the rear brake overheating and igniting. The fires only involved property damage to the ATVs. No injuries have been reported. Description: Bombardier brand Model Year 2006 Outlander 650 and 800 ATVs and Some Can-Am brand Model Year 2007 Outlander 650 ATVs. Serial numbers are located on the front of the ATV on the identification decal. The ATVs were available in yellow, green, red, and camouflage. Sold at: Bombardier and Can-Am ATV dealers nationwide from August 2005 through June 2006 for between $7,900 and $10,400. Manufactured In: Canada Remedy: Consumers should pay close attention when operating and be careful not to accidentally engage the rear brake with their foot. Consumers should immediately contact their local Bombardier or Can-Am ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled ATVs are being sent direct notices from BRP. Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call BRP at (888) 864-2002 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET any day, or visit the firm's Web site at www.brp.com
Other Outdoors Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 6/12/2008 Reason: Steering Wear Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Basic Flotation and Dynamic Instability Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Fuel System Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Ventilation: Label; Certification Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: A review of these injuries shows that burns were the most common, accounting for more than half of the incidents. Distribution: Nationwide |
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