The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·08193·Announced 2008-02-14

Polaris Recalls 95,000 ATVs Due to Electronic Control Module Fire Hazard

Polaris Industries is expanding a recall of 2005-2006 Sportsman and Scrambler 500 ATVs because defective Electronic Control Modules can overheat and cause fires.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 20 reported fires and nine instances of property damage beyond the vehicle, meeting the rubric criteria for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries Inc. is expanding a recall of approximately 95,000 2005 through 2006 model year Polaris Sportsman and Scrambler 500 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The recall involves specific model and serial numbers, which are listed on the CPSC website and can be found on decals attached to the front side of the radiator or the top of the front cab cover, as well as stamped into the left frame rail.

The ATVs may have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECMs) that can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders. Since the original recall was announced in June 2005, Polaris has received 372 additional reports of smoking and/or melted ECMs, along with 20 reports of fires, nine of which involved property damage beyond the ATV. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the ATV is not in use. They should contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners received direct mail notification of this recall. For additional information, consumers can contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polarisindustries.com.

The recalled product

Product
Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Hazard
Affected units
95,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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