CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-501

Date: September 30, 2004

Product Name: Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bombardier Inc., Quebec, Canada is voluntarily recalling Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles. The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.Name of Product: Ski-Doo® 2004 MX Z (E) 800 HO and GSX LTD (E) 800 HO snowmobiles.Units: About 1,613Manufacturer/Importer: Bombardier Inc., Quebec, Canada.Hazard: The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.Incidents/Injuries: BRP has received one report of debris from the ring gear, causing a minor injury to the driver's hand.Description: BRP snowmobiles come in black, blue, gray, white, and yellow. Recalled models are listed below in this table:YEARMODELMODEL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER2004MX Z™ 800 HO2806/2807/2808/2809/2810/2811/2832/2833/2834/2835/2836/2837/2838/2839/2962/2963/2964/2965/2966/2967/2984/2985/2986/2987ALLGSX Ltd 800 HO™2885/2886/2887/2888Sold at: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide between August 2003 and August 2004 for about $8,500 to $9,800.Manufactured In: CanadaRemedy: Owners of affected units will be notified directly. Consumers should contact an authorized Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair, free of charge.Consumer Contact: Contact Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. at (888) 638-6397 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET.

Hazard Description:

The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 1,613

Incidents:

BRP has received one report of debris from the ring gear, causing a minor injury to the driver's hand.

Sold At:

Ski-Doo dealers nationwide between August 2003 and August 2004 for about $8,500 to $9,800.

Manufactured In:

Cananda