CPSC2009-05-13
Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the engine block heater or battery heater, and contact any Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2008 through January 2009 for between $70 and $80. The WIDETRAK snowmobiles were sold from April 2008 through February 2009 for about $8,400.
Affected count
About 650
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Polaris 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/2009/Engine-Block-and-Battery-Heaters-Used-on-Polaris-Snowmobiles-Recalled-Due-to-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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