CPSC2008-06-04
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 700 (About 95,000 have been reannounced in Feb. 2008)
Injuries reported
Since the recall expansion announced in February 2008, Polaris has received four more reports of ECMs melting and two reports of smoke or fire contained to the ECM. 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
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