Polaris Ranger Off-Highway Vehicles recall: Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Polaris Recalls Ranger Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Why was Polaris Ranger Off-Highway Vehicles recalled?
The firewall behind the driver and passenger seats can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the vehicles and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its known customers directly. Contact: Polaris; toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polarisindustries.com and click on Help Center under the Services and Support tab, then Common Rider Questions, then Service bulletins/recalls for more information.
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
- 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 recreational off-highway vehicles
- Company
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 4,500
- Sold at
- Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2012 through February 2013 for between $16,000 and $16,600.
- Recall date
- June 19, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of an incident involving a consumer who received burn injuries to a finger.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves 2011 model Polaris Ranger RZR XP 900 recreational off-highway vehicles. The machines are either white or red and have a "RZR XP" decal on the right and left rear side panels. The right and left of the hood have "Dual Overhead Cam" decals. There are also "900 EFI" decals on the front right and left of the machine.