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Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles

CPSC Recall #04-535 — February 11, 2004

Recall #04-535 Date: February 11, 2004 Remedy: Replace

Product

Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. is voluntarily recalling Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles. The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.Name of product: Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobilesUnits: 1,700Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Hazard: The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled skis are the red composite (nonmetallic) skis and were sold as an accessory item for use on Polaris snowmobiles. The part number is inscribed on the tail of the snowmobile ski. The part numbers of the skis are: Part Number AffectedPart Number Stamped on SkiReplacement Black Ski(sold individually)2872291-2932872291-2432872291-2392872291-2562872492-293 (RMK LH)2872491-293 (RMK-RH)1820610-2431820610-293 543317554331755433175 5433175 5433260 543327354331755433175 2872291-0702872291-0702872291-0702872291-0702872492-0702872491-0702872291-0702872291-070 Sold at: Polaris dealerships worldwide from November 2001 through December 15, 2003 for between $78 and $125 per ski.Manufactured in: U.S.Remedy: Consumers should stop using their snowmobiles immediately if they have installed red accessory skis and bring the skis or snowmobile to their Polaris dealer for replacement.Consumer Contact: If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected or have additional questions, contact Polaris at 1-800-Polaris (1-800-765-2747) between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET daily or go to the firm's website at www.polarisindustries.com. Consumers should have available the part number when they call.

Hazard

The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using their snowmobiles immediately if they have installed red accessory skis and bring the skis or snowmobile to their Polaris dealer for replacement.

Units Affected

1,700

Sold At

Polaris dealerships worldwide from November 2001 through December 15, 2003 for between $78 and $125 per ski.

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured In

United States

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