Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Projectile Hazard
CPSC recall 06542. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Cracks can appear in the starter ring gears, causing ring gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris can act as a projectile, causing injury or death to riders or bystanders.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent direct notice from BRP. Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
CPSC recall 06542 has the recall date 3 Apr 2006. The notice names the firm Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP). The recall has about 3,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. CPSC gives the product type Snowmobiles.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | BRP has received six reported incidents of fragmentation. There have been three reported injuries, including a laceration to a rider's foot that required stitches and one rider, who suffered a fractured toe. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,600 |
| Description | The recall involves all models and packages of the Model Years 2005 and 2006 Mach Z and all models and packages of the Model Year 2006 MX Z Renegade 1000 Ski-Doo® snowmobiles. The Mach Z model was available in black and the MXZ model was available in black or yellow. Model name is located on the side panels. |
| Product | Ski-Doo® Model Year 2005 and 2006 Mach Z® and Model Year 2006 MX Z Renegade 1000 Snowmobiles, About 3,600, Snowmobiles |
| Sold at | Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from September 2004 through March 2006 for between $9,300 and $11,600. |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) |
| Made in | Canada |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,600Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Snowmobiles
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP)
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2007 | Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards |
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06542. https://recallregister.com/product/3411-bombardier-recreational-products-inc-recalls-snowmobiles-for-projectil/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- 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 06542 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
BRP has received six reported incidents of fragmentation. There have been three reported injuries, including a laceration to a rider's foot that required stitches and one rider, who suffered a fractured toe.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from September 2004 through March 2006 for between $9,300 and $11,600.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06542?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,600
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Canada