The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by Polaris Industries Inc. in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Units: About 28,000
Manufacturer/Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 1,048 reports of the filler neck cracking or leaking. No injuries have been reported.
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. Click
here to view a chart of model numbers included in this recall.
Sold by: Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2003 through October 2007 for between $4,100 and $11,600.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For additional info, contact Polaris at 888-704-5290 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday-Friday, or visit
www.polarisindustries.com.