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Recall Alert

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Ofce of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

May 21, 2008Alert #08-574

BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to ExplosionHazard

The 2007 and 2008 Skandic SWT V-800 Snowmobiles have also been recalled due to a fire hazard and alaceration hazard from projectiles and another explosion hazard .

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Ski-Doo Snowmobiles

Units: About 400

Importer: BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.

Hazard: Under extreme cold and dry weather conditions, an explosion could occur because of sparking in the fueltank when it is partially filled with gasoline at a low vapor pressure and the engine is left idling. This could causeserious injuries or death.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of explosions, one involving burns to legs, fingers and face.

Description: This recall involves Ski-Doo model names listed below. Model names are located on the sidepanel.

ModelYear

Name Color

2005Expedition TUV 600 H.O.SDI

Black orSeashore

2007 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow

2008 Skandic SWT V-800 Yellow andBlack

2008 Skandic SUV 600 H.O.SDIYellow andBlack

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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related tothis product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about itby visiting www.saferproducts.gov

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC iscommitted to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanicalhazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarettelighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuriesassociated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

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