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🧸 Product BE BG LV NO February 18, 2022

Ski-Doo and Lynx — Ski-Doo, Lynx

Snowmobile

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Ski-Doo and Lynx — Ski-Doo, Lynx
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Machinery

Hazard: The tank can expel fuel from the vent when the cooling system efficiency is reduced, thereby landing on hot components of the vehicle if flipped on the right side or parked. Fire could occur and, in some situations, cause serious injury, even death and and/or property damages

Origin
Canada

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 1666 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This notice is about Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles. A problem can make fuel leak from the tank when the engine gets too hot.

What's happening? If the snowmobile flips or parks on its side, hot parts could catch fire from the leaking fuel.

Does this affect me? If you own or use a Ski-Doo or Lynx snowmobile in Belgium, Bulgaria, Latvia, or Norway, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the snowmobile and ask your dealer or a mechanic for a check. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The tank can expel fuel from the vent when the cooling system efficiency is reduced, thereby landing on hot components of the vehicle if flipped on the right side or parked. Fire could occur and, in some situations, cause serious injury, even death and and/or property damages · Origin: Canada

First published
February 18, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005423

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What is this product recall alert about?
Ski-Doo and Lynx — Ski-Doo, Lynx. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The tank can expel fuel from the vent when the cooling system efficiency is reduced, thereby landing on hot components of the vehicle if flipped on the right side or parked. Fire could occur and, in some situa...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 18, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Latvia, and Norway.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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