Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem

Active Recall Announced October 16, 2007 CPSC #08505

Quick answer

Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem is CPSC recall #08505, announced on October 16, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all model year 2007 PZ50 snowmobiles, including PZ50W (Phazer), PZ50FXW (Phazer FX), PZ50GTW (Phazer GT), PZ50MW (Phazer Mountain Lite), and PZ50VTW (Venture Lite) model snowmobiles. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.. Affected brand: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A..

Hazard

This recall involves all model year 2007 PZ50 snowmobiles, including PZ50W (Phazer), PZ50FXW (Phazer FX), PZ50GTW (Phazer GT), PZ50MW (Phazer Mountain Lite), and PZ50VTW (Venture Lite) model snowmobiles.

Affected products

2007 Model Year PZ50 Snowmobiles

Recalled brands

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Recall date

October 16, 2007

Categories

Snowmobiles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08505?

CPSC recall #08505 covers Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 16, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all model year 2007 PZ50 snowmobiles, including PZ50W (Phazer), PZ50FXW (Phazer FX), PZ50GTW (Phazer GT), PZ50MW (Phazer Mountain Lite), and PZ50VTW (Venture Lite) model snowmobiles.

What is the remedy for recall #08505?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08505 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Yamaha-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-and-Death-from-Steering-Problem. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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