CPSC2009-07-01
Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile's track. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact any Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for about $10,600.
Affected count
About 800
Injuries reported
The firm has received reports of eight incidents in which the rail tip bolts broke, two of which resulted in the rider being ejected from the snowmobile. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
2009 Polaris Assault model Snowmobiles
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/2009/Polaris-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Loss-of-Control-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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