CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
This recall involves model year 2009 Polaris IQ WIDETRAK snowmobiles with the engine block or battery heater directly installed. Model number S09PU7ES is printed on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. This recall also involves Polaris accessory engine block heaters and battery heaters.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2008 through January 2009 for between $70 and $80. The WIDETRAK snowmobiles were sold from April 2008 through February 2009 for about $8,400.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Recall Number
09743
Product Information
Product Name
2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters
Product Type
Snowmobiles
Number of Units
About 650
Manufacturer Name
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured In
United States