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Recalls / 2009-05-13

Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

09743 · Recalled 2009-05-13 · CPSC page

Recalled Widetrak Snowmobile
Recalled Widetrak Snowmobile

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.

Hazards

The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

None reported.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery HeatersAbout 650

Parties

Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide, $80. The WIDETRAK snowmobiles were sold, 400.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com

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Recalled Engine Block and Battery Heater
Recalled Engine Block and Battery Heater

Source: CPSC recall 09743. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.