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Arctic Cat snowmobiles

Class III - Low Risk
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: February 4, 1999 Arctic Cat Electronics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Arctic Cat
Reason for Recall:
Laceration
Classification:
Class III - Low Risk

Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
Laceration

Product Information

Full Description:

1999-Model Snowmobiles Recalled by Arctic Cat NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 1999 Release # 99-057 Company Phone Number: (800) 210-5941 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of 1999-Model Snowmobiles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., is recalling about 11,500 snowmobiles. These 1999-model snowmobiles could have faulty drive clutches due to the use of a contaminated alloy in manufacturing. If the clutch sheave fails, broken pieces could strike consumers, causing lacerations or bruises. CPSC and Arctic Cat are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these snowmobiles. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The following model 1999 Arctic Cat snowmobiles are being recalled: P/S 700 LE P/S 700 Z 370 Z 370 International Z 440 Z 440 Sno-Pro ZR 440 Sno-Pro ZL 500 EFI ZR 500 EFI ZR 600 ZR 600 LB ZR 700 ZRT 800 Thundercat "ARCTIC CAT" and the model name can be found on the side of the snowmobile. These snowmobiles are painted either white, green, black or a combination of these colors. Authorized Arctic Cat dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide between October 1998 and November 1998 for between $4,000 and $8,000. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately, and take them to an authorized Arctic Cat Dealer for a free repair. For more information, call Arctic Cat at (800) 210-5941 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m CST Monday through Friday.

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Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 99057