CPSCMay 13, 2009consumer
Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the engine block heater or battery heater, and contact any Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
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- CPSCPolaris Industries Recalls Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar Crew Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard2025-05-15
- CPSCPolaris Industries Recalls RZR Pro R and Pro R 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Injury Hazard2025-04-03
- CPSCPolaris Industries Recalls Model Year 2024-2025 Ranger XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Injury and Crash Hazards2025-01-16
- CPSCKawasaki Motors USA Recalls John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki Engines Due to Fire and Burn Hazards2025-01-02
- CPSCPolaris Recalls RZR XP 1000 and XP 4 1000 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)2024-12-05
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