CPSCFebruary 12, 2004

CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of

CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles

Why was CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?

The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using their snowmobiles immediately if they have installed red accessory skis and bring the skis or snowmobile to their Polaris dealer for replacement. Contact: If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected or have additional questions, contact Polaris at 1-800-Polaris (1-800-765-2747) between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET daily or go to the firm's website at www.polarisindustries.com. Consumers should have available the part number when they call.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles
Company
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Quantity
1,700
Sold at
Polaris dealerships worldwide, from November 2001 through December 15, 2003, for between $78 and $125 per ski.
Recall date
February 12, 2004
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled skis are the red composite (nonmetallic) skis and were sold as an accessory item for use on Polaris snowmobiles. The part number is inscribed on the tail of the snowmobile ski. The part numbers of the skis are: Part Number Affected Part Number Stamped on Ski Replacement Black Ski (sold individually) 2872291-293 2872291-243 2872291-239 2872291-256 2872492-293 (RMK LH) 2872491-293 (RMK-RH) 1820610-243 1820610-293 5433175 5433175 5433175 5433175 5433260 5433273 5433175 5433175 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872492-070 2872491-070 2872291-070 2872291-070

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