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CPSC2017-03-21

Polaris Recalls Sportsman 850 and 1000 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Product photos

Polaris 2015 Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire
Polaris 2015 Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Black Pearl Metallic
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Black Pearl Metallic
Polaris 2015 Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic
Polaris 2015 Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Titanium Matte Metallic
Polaris 2015 Sportsman XP 1000 Titanium Matte Metallic
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 Sage Green
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 Sage Green
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 SP Velocity Blue
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 SP Velocity Blue
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 White Lightning
Polaris 2016 Sportsman 850 White Lightning
Polaris 2016 Sportsman XP 1000 Havasu Red Pearl
Polaris 2016 Sportsman XP 1000 Havasu Red Pearl
Hazard

The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2014 through March 2017 for between $8,500 and $15,000.
Affected count
About 19,200
Injuries reported
Polaris has received at least 793 incidents, including reports of warped, melted or burned side panels, 47 fires and four minor burn injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Consumer contact
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off-Road Safety Recalls" for more information. In addition, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the "Product Safety Recalls" page to see if your vehicle is included in any recalls.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Polaris-Recalls-Sportsman-850-and-1000-All-Terrain-Vehicles

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