CPSC2008-02-14
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
Remedy
Consumers should disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the ATV is not in use. Consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners received direct mail notification of this recall.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2004 through January 2008 for between $3,800 and $7,900.
Affected count
About 95,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2005)
Injuries reported
Since the original recall announced in June 2005, Polaris has received 372 additional reports of smoking and/or melted ECMs on the recalled ATVs, and 20 reports of fires, nine of which involved property damage beyond the ATV. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Polaris-Industries-Expands-Recall-of-ATVs-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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