Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 18756. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The handgrip can break, posing an injury hazard to the rider.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 18756 has the recall date 2 Aug 2018. The notice names the firm Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles. The recall has about 255 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 255 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves all model year 2018 Pantera models including the Pantera 3000s, Pantera 6000s, and Pantera 7000s. It also involves 2019 Pantera 3000, 6000 and 7000 model snowmobiles within the VIN range of 100529 through 100848. The snowmobiles have "PANTERA," "ARCTIC CAT" and the model number printed on each side of the engine cowling. The snowmobiles were sold in a variety of colors. The VIN on 2019 snowmobiles is located on the side of the tunnel near the right footrest area. |
| Product | Arctic Cat snowmobiles, About 255 |
| Sold at | Arctic Cat and Textron Off-Road dealers nationwide from July 2017 through May 2018 for between $10,500 and $15,500. |
| Manufacturer | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 255Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls on the register that name Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 May 2019 | Arctic Cat Recalls Textron Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 5 Mar 2019 | Arctic Cat Recalls Textron Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 5 Mar 2019 | Arctic Cat Recalls Textron Off-Highway Utility Vehicles Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 16 Nov 2017 | Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard |
| 27 Oct 2017 | Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18756The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18756. https://recallregister.com/product/8370-arctic-cat-snowmobiles-recalled-by-textron-specialized-vehicles-due-to/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
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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 18756 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Arctic Cat and Textron Off-Road dealers nationwide from July 2017 through May 2018 for between $10,500 and $15,500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18756?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18756?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 255