CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-08-09). Hazards: crash. About 13,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00159 |
| Published | 2000-08-09 |
| Last updated | 2000-08-09 |
| Product category | All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Products | Scrambler, Sport, and Xplorer 400 ATVs |
| Firm named in the title | Polaris Industries Inc. |
| Firms | Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 13,600 |
| Hazard classes | crash |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Polaris ATV dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from December 1998 through July 2000 ,for between $4,800 and $5,900. |
Description
The recall includes some model year 1999 Scrambler, Sport, and Xplorer 400 ATVs, and some model year 2000 Scrambler and Xplorer 400 ATVs. "Polaris" and the model name are written on both sides of the ATVs. Polaris dealers will help consumers determine if their ATV is part of this recall.
Hazard
The throttles on these ATVs can stick, preventing the ATV from slowing down when released. This can cause the vehicle to lose control and crash, resulting in severe injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the recalled Polaris ATVs were notified by mail about the recall, and also will be contacted by their dealer to schedule a free ATV repair. Consumers should contact their local ATV dealer to get more information about the recall.
Incidents and injuries
Polaris has received 26 reports of problems with the throttles on these ATVs. There have been 17 reports of crashes, resulting in six consumers suffering injuries.
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