CPSC2016-04-19
Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard
The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recreational vehicles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer for a free repair. Polaris has agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of all recalled vehicles until they are repaired.
Affected count
About 133,000
Injuries reported
Polaris has received more than 160 reports of fires with the recalled RZR ROVs, resulting in one death of a 15-year-old passenger from a rollover that resulted in a fire and 19 reports of injuries, including first, second and third degree burns.
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Consumer contact
Polaris at 800-POLARIS or 800-765-2747 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off-Road Safety Recalls" on the main page of the Polaris website.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-DueDon't want to check this manually?
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