CPSC2002-08-20
CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should contact Arctic Cat. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
Sold at
Arctic Cat ATV dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from July 2001 through December 2001, for between $4,200 and $6,400.
Affected count
About 45,000
Injuries reported
Arctic Cat has received four reports of problems with the pressure switches, including one consumer who suffered a dislocated shoulder and another, who suffered bumps and bruises.
Products
Arctic Cat ATVs with the following model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i
Consumer contact
Consumers may call Arctic Cat toll-free at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's website at arcticcat.txtsv.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Arctic-Cat-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-All-Terrain-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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