CPSC2022-11-17

Polaris Industries Recalls MATRYX, AXYS and Pro-Ride Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
Hazard

Electrostatic discharge inside the fuel tank can cause vapors to ignite during operation and the tank to burst, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact Polaris or an authorized Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair, consisting of replacing the fuel tank assembly. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the snowmobiles. However, if a consumer needs to start their snowmobile in order to move it safely, they must make sure the fuel tank is full, and if it is not, they need to fill the tank with fresh gasoline. Polaris is notifying all dealers and contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2011 through August 2022 for between $5,300 and $21,500.
Affected count
About 138,000 (In addition, about 61,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 30 reports of fuel tank bursting, including 16 incidents of fire and one report of a second-degree burn.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Model Year 2021-2023 MATRYX, 2015-2022 AXYS, and 2013-2014 Pro-Ride Snowmobiles
Consumer contact
Polaris Industries 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" at the bottom of the page or www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls/ to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Polaris-Industries-Recalls-MATRYX-AXYS-and-Pro-Ride-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert

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