CPSC2017-10-27
Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard
Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly. If you need assistance locating an authorized dealer to conduct this repair, contact Arctic Cat.
Sold at
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500.
Affected count
About 14,100 (In addition, 5,300 were sold in Canada and 100 in Mexico)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 444 reports of the plastic panels melting, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Consumer contact
Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.arcticcat.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Arctic-Cat-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Recalled-by-Textron-Specialized-VehiclesDon't want to check this manually?
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