2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters
CPSC Recall #09-743 — May 12, 2009
Product
2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters
Description
This recall involves model year 2009 Polaris IQ WIDETRAK snowmobiles with the engine block or battery heaters 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.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
None reported.
Sold At
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.
Importer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In
United States