Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-05-13). Hazards: electric shock. Models: S09PU7ES. About 650 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09743 |
| Published | 2009-05-13 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Snowmobiles |
| Products | 2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters |
| Firms | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 650 |
| Model numbers | S09PU7ES |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Trade facets | hvac |
| Sold | Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2008 through January 2009 for between $70 and $80. The WIDETRAK snowmobiles were sold from April 2008 through February 2009 for about $8,400. |
Description
This recall involves model year 2009 Polaris IQ WIDETRAK snowmobiles with the engine block or battery heater directly installed. Model number S09PU7ES is printed on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. This recall also involves Polaris accessory engine block heaters and battery heaters.
Hazard
The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the engine block heater or battery heater, and contact any Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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