Polaris "Outlaw 525" ATVs
CPSC Recall #07-560 — June 19, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-560 |
| Recall Date | June 19, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 930 units |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Manufactured In | United States |
Where It Was Sold
| Polaris ATV dealers nationwide from January 2007 through May 2007 for $7 |
| 300. |
Product
Polaris "Outlaw 525" ATVs
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 930 Polaris "Outlaw 525" ATVs. The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders. Name of Product: Polaris "Outlaw 525" ATVsUnits: About 930 unitsManufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Hazard: The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders.Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received four reports of ATVs having a loose fuel valve. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall involves 2007 model year Polaris "Outlaw 525" ATVs. They are available in black or white.Sold at: Polaris ATV dealers nationwide from January 2007 through May 2007 for $7,300.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop operating these ATVs immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to determine if they have a recalled unit. Polaris will provide a free fuel tank replacement for consumers with recalled units. Polaris has notified registered consumers about this recall.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET every day, or visit the company's website at www.polarisindustries.com.
Hazard
The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders.
Incidents & Injuries
Polaris has received four reports of ATVs having a loose fuel valve. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop operating these ATVs immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to determine if they have a recalled unit. Polaris will provide a free fuel tank replacement for consumers with recalled units. Polaris has notified registered consumers about this recall.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace 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 (Replace) 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.