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U.S. CPSC September 16, 2004	Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of Certain 2004 Snowmobiles The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control that could result in severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard The recalled snowmobiles' fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 18, 2011	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to a Loss of Control Hazard The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC September 19, 2006	Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2010	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2008	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 28, 2009	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2005	Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) The fuel tank used on some all-terrain vehicles could develop a fuel leak. If this occurs, a fire hazard with the possibility of injury and property damage could occur.
U.S. CPSC August 20, 2002	Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC September 22, 2005	Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles The brakes on these vehicles can fail.
U.S. CPSC January 23, 2007	Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2007 90cc Youth Model ATVs On the recalled ATVs, the handlebar base mounting bolts, tie-rod ends and tie-rod adjustment locking nuts may not have been tightened to the proper torque during the production process. This condition could result in loss of vehicle control which could result in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC May 23, 2006	Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. The front wheel brakes are unaffected by this condition.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC July 1, 2009	Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile's track. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2008	Arctic Cat Recalls Model Year 2008 50cc and 90cc Youth Model ATVs The speed controller on the recalled ATVs could fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released or could fail to be at idle on start up, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
U.S. CPSC June 1, 2010	BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the electronic control unit can cause the fuel hose to wear and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 27, 2001	Arctic Cat Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. The unexpected loss of fluid can cause the brakes to fail, posing the risk of serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC October 16, 2007	Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.
U.S. CPSC April 28, 2010	BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. This can cause debris to come off the vehicle and act as projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to riders or bystanders.
U.S. CPSC April 2, 2004	Valley Dynamo Recall of Air Hockey Tables The blower motor, located under the table, has an opening large enough for a child's finger, posing a laceration hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2010	Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2008	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders.
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2007	Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard A defect in the carburetor can prevent the throttle from freely returning to the idle position. This can result in an unexpected loss of control leading to a collision and cause serious injuries or death.
U.S. CPSC November 15, 2004	RMM Corporation Recall of BLACK CAT Electric Pressure Washers The electric motor in the pressure washer can overheat and melt the housing, possibly igniting nearby flammable materials or exposing live electrical parts.
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2008	BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 3, 2007	Nitrous Oxide Systems Recalls Snowmobile and ATV NOS Kit Bottles that Can Forcefully Burst An incorrect burst disc, a component of the NOS bottle valve, may have been installed in the recalled NOS Kits. If the bottle is overfilled and overheated, it could forcefully burst, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 13, 2009	Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2009	Nordica USA Recalls to Repair Skis; Binding Plates Can Break, Poses Fall Hazard to Skiers The binding plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC December 7, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK Snowmobiles The fuel connections between the fuel line and the fuel pump and fuel filter can leak. Failure of the fuel connection can result in leaking fuel and a possible fire, which can result in severe injury or death. In addition, the drive shaft may have been incorrectly heat treated resulting in brittle drive shafts that could fail at lower loads than the shafts were originally designed to meet. Failure of the drive shaft can result in a loss of braking of the snowmobile and severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC October 31, 2007	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 1, 2004	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles The starter ring gear may crack, causing fragmentation and debris, which may act as a projectile at high speeds. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2007	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard Separation of joints due to inadequate welding can result in stiffer steering or a failed shock mount, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2005	Polaris Industries Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, and 900 Switchback Snowmobiles There are three separate issues involved in this safety recall: Front Suspension Spindle... Fuel Tank Chaffing... Gasket...
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2006	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of 2006 Snowmobiles The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. This could lead to a loss of control or possible collision causing serious injury or even death.
U.S. CPSC February 9, 2005	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles Inappropriate clutch ring gear installed on some units. This may cause ring gear fragmentation at high speeds and debris could act as projectiles. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2006	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Additional 2006 Snowmobiles Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. The debris could act like projectiles and cause serious injury or death to riders or bystanders.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2006	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Projectile Hazard 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.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	Even in Summer, One Cool Cat The market has forgotten about snowmobile and ATV maker Arctic Cat. The recent stock meltdown seems to be a result of a flat earnings growth forecast, not because of any fundamental company troubles.
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2004	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles 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.
The Motley Fool January 22, 2007 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Will Arctic Cat Scratch? The snowmobile- and ATV-maker is set to report third-quarter earnings. Investors, here's what to expect.
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2005	Polaris Industries Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles The fuel tank filler neck on these snowmobiles can crack. A crack in the filler neck area may cause the filler neck to separate from the fuel tank. A crack or filler neck separation may allow fuel or fuel vapors to escape from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC March 14, 2005	Polaris Industries Recall of "900 Fusion," "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the throttle safety switch connector. The engine stop and the throttle safety switches will no longer function, posing a possible crash hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 23, 2007	Ski Boards Recalled by Line Skis Due to Fall Hazard from Binding Failure Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
The Motley Fool October 23, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Arctic Cat The snow mobile and ATV maker is ready to report second-quarter 2006 earnings. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 22, 2005 Rich Smith	Arctic Cat: Good Kitty Yesterday's earnings report had investors pleased with snowmobile and all-terrain-vehicle maker Arctic Cat.
The Motley Fool November 19, 2004 Jeremy MacNealy	Arctic Cat Purrs As Arctic Cat, a maker of ATVs and snowmobiles, prepares to sprint toward strong sales and profits in the coming months, investors may be wondering whether this is a good time to pick up some shares.
U.S. CPSC April 11, 2006	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or during the installation of an accessory starter. This could allow the consumer to experience a loss of steering control.
The Motley Fool May 18, 2007 Rich Smith	Arctic Cat's Soothing Purr Results aren't great, but the prospects are good. That pretty much sums up the quarterly and annual results that the ATV- and snowmobile-maker reported recently. Investors, take note.
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007	K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If it is fully displaced, it can result in the unexpected release of the binding and possibly cause the user to fall.