CPSC Recall in 2021: BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2021.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-746

Date: May 13, 2021

Product Name: Model Year 2021-2022 Ski-Doo snowmobiles

Recall Description:

This recall involves model year 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Backcountry, Expedition, MXZ, Renegade, Skandic and Tundra snowmobiles equipped with a 600 EFI engine.  The vehicles were sold in a variety of colors.  Ski-Doo and the model name are printed on the side panels of the vehicles.  The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the decal located on the right-hand side of tunnel.  The following models are included in the recall:   Model Year Model Name 2021 Ski-Doo Backcountry Sport 600 EFI 2021 Ski-Doo Expedition Sport 600 EFI 2021 Ski-Doo MXZ Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Renegade Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Skandic Sport 600 EFI 2021 and 2022 Ski-Doo Tundra Sport 600 EFI        

Hazard Description:

The snowmobile’s muffler can overheat and cause the upper right-hand vent grill to melt and drip plastic on the exhaust, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 2,400 (In addition, about 3,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

BRP has received 10 reports of overheating mufflers, including three incidents that resulted in fires. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from August 18, 2020 through March 18, 2021 for between $8,000 and $11,000. 

Manufactured In:

Canada