The explosion of a Sea-Doo in northern Saskatchewan has one expert reminding users to do a basic safety check before heading out.

"It's definitely quite rare, but (inspections) should definitely be done first," said Mike Johnson, service manager at Pines Power Sports Marine in Prince Albert.

The Lakeland and District Fire Department got a call just after 4 p.m. CST Friday, according to a news release. They arrived at Emma Lake, 160 kilometres north of Saskatoon, to find an injured 54-year-old woman.

Officials said the woman's Sea-Doo had exploded during startup and that she was thrown several feet.

Paramedics arrived and transported the woman to hospital in Prince Albert and then to Saskatoon, according to Parkland Ambulance officials.

Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Several people posted to the fire department's Facebook page thanking emergency responders. Others say they were nearby and heard the loud bang of the explosion.

The cause of the incident remains unclear.

Johnson said he doesn't know the people or the reason for that specific explosion. But he said it could be caused by fuel vapours or a leak in the motor.

"That's why that seat is removable. You should definitely pop that seat open and have a look inside, and look for anything that's evident of fuel vapours or a fuel leak," he said.