CPSC2013-06-19
Polaris Recalls Ranger Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its known customers directly.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2012 through February 2013 for between $16,000 and $16,600.
Affected count
About 4,500
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of an incident involving a consumer who received burn injuries to a finger.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
2011 Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 recreational off-highway vehicles
Consumer contact
Polaris; toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polarisindustries.com and click on Help Center under the Services and Support tab, then Common Rider Questions, then Service bulletins/recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-Off-Highway-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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