Polaris Snowmobiles

CPSC Recall #09-735 — April 6, 2009

Recall Summary

Recall Number09-735
Recall DateApril 6, 2009
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 7,200
ImporterPolaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured InUnited States

Where It Was Sold

Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2006 through March 2009 for about $8
600.

Product

Polaris Snowmobiles

Description

This recall involves model year 2007, 2008 and 2009 Polaris snowmobiles with Clean Fire Injection (CFI) and a left-hand pump flange assembly. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below:MODEL NUMBERModelYearMarket NameMODEL NUMBERModelYearMarket NameS07PD6HS2007600 CLASSIC CFIS08PD6HS2008600 CLASSIC CFIS07PP6HS2007600 IQ CFIS08PP6HE2008INT 600 IQ CFIS07PP6HSA2007600 IQ CFIS08PP6HS2008600 IQ CFIS07PP6HSB2007600 IQ CFIS08PP7JS2008700 IQ CFIS07PS6HS2007600 SWTCHBK CFIS08PR6HS2008600 SWTCHBK CFIS07PS6HSA2007600 SWTCHBK CFIS08PR7JS2008700 SWTCHBK CFIS07PS6HSB2007600 SWTCHBK CFIS08PS6HS2008600 SWTCHBK CFIS07PT6HE2007INT 600 TRG CFIS08PS7JS2008700 SWTCHBK CFIS07PT6HS2007600 TRG CFIS08PT6HE2008INT 600 TRG CFIS08PB7JE2008INT 700 IQ CFIS08PT6HS2008600 TRG CFIS08PB7JS2008700 IQ CFIS09PT6HE2009INT 600 TRG CFIS09PT6HS2009600 TRG CFI   

Hazard

The fuel lines on the snowmobiles can make contact with one another, which could result in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents & Injuries

The firm has received eight reports of fuel leaks. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact any Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.