Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 700 (About 95,000 have been reannounced in Feb. 2008))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Reason for Recall:
- The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the ATV is not in use. Consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners received direct mail notification of this recall.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves the Polaris ATVs with model year 2004 and model numbers listed below that have been serviced for electrical problems and received a defective EMC during service work. The ATVs were sold under market names Scrambler 500 and Sportsman 400, 500, or 6 x 6. The model number is printed on a decal attached to the front side of the radiator (Sportsman) or the top of the front cab cover (Scrambler 500). Model Year Model Market Name 2004 A04BG50AA Scrambler 500 4x4 2004 A04BG50FA Scrambler 500 2004 A04CH42AQ Sportsman 400 2004 A04CH42AR Sportsman 400 2004 A04CH42AS Sportsman 400 2004 A04CH42AT Sportsman 400 2004 A04CH42AV Sportsman 400 2004 A04CH50AO Sportsman 500 2004 A04CH50AQ Sportsman 500 2004 A04CH50AR Sportsman 500 2004 A04CH50AS Sportsman 500 2004 A04CH50AT Sportsman 500 2004 A04CH50AV Sportsman 500 2004 A04CH50AW Sportsman 500 2004 A04CH50AX Sportsman 500 2004 A04CL50AA Sportsman 6x6
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 700 (About 95,000 have been reannounced in Feb. 2008))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 08580
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