CPSC2001-11-20
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from February 1999 through October 2001, for about $6,300.
Affected count
About 12,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Polaris Industries have received reports of seven incidents. Three resulted in injuries, when the transmissions failed on the ATVs. The injuries included multiple broken bones, internal injuries, abrasions and bruises.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
2000, 2001 and 2002 Polaris "Xpedition 425" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Consumer contact
Consumers can call Polaris Industries toll-free at (800) 765-2747 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight on weekends, or log on to the company's website at www.polarisindustries.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Polaris-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-ATVsDon't want to check this manually?
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