The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07560·Announced 2007-06-20

Polaris Outlaw 525 ATVs Recalled for Fuel Leak Fire Hazard

Polaris is recalling about 930 Outlaw 525 ATVs because a loose fuel valve may cause a leak and fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling about 930 units of the 2007 model year Polaris "Outlaw 525" ATVs. The recall involves vehicles available in black or white that were sold at Polaris ATV dealers nationwide from January 2007 through May 2007 for $7,300.

The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank. This defect could cause a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to riders. Polaris has received four reports of ATVs having a loose fuel valve, but no injuries have been reported.

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. For more information, consumers can contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET everyday, or visit the company's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.

The recalled product

Product
Polaris "Outlaw 525" ATVs
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Vehicle — ATV
Hazard
Affected units
930

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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