CPSCNovember 6, 2007

Polaris Industries Inc. Certain Snowmobiles recall: Fire Hazard

Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Polaris Industries Inc. Certain Snowmobiles recalled?

The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact their Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free installation of a new fuel tank assembly. Polaris has directly notified registered consumers who have not already received a repair. Contact: For additional information, contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com

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
Snowmobiles
Company
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Quantity
About 28,000
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2003 through October 2007 for between $4,100 and $11,600.
Recall date
November 6, 2007
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 1,048 reports of the filler neck cracking or leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves certain model year 2004-2007 Polaris snowmobiles. The model number and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel underneath the seat.

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