CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles
CPSC recall 04561. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Return the ratchet winch kit to your Ski-Doo dealer for a refund.
CPSC recall 04561 has the recall date 6 Jul 2004. The notice names the firm JSF Manufacturing. The recall has about 45 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Snowmobiles.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 45 |
| Description | The ratchet winch kit was sold as an accessory for the Elite model snowmobile and is used as a tow line if the snowmobile is immobilized. The ratchet kit is made of black metal and has a metal wheel with about a 5-inch diameter, attached to a metal arm that measures about 9 inches in length. |
| Product | Ratchet Winch Kits, About 45, Snowmobiles |
| Sold at | Ski-Doo dealers nationwide, between July 2003 and March 2004, for about $82. |
| Manufacturer | JSF Manufacturing Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 45Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Snowmobiles
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name JSF Manufacturing
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04561. https://recallregister.com/product/2760-cpsc-bombardier-recreational-products-inc-announce-recall-of-ratchet-w/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04561 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide, between July 2003 and March 2004, for about $82.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04561?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 45
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States