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Recalled Accessory Skis for Polaris Snowmobiles -
Diagram of recalled snowmobile ski showing location of part number
The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.
1,700
If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected or have additional questions, contact Polaris at 1-800-Polaris (1-800-765-2747) between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET daily or go to the firm's website at www.polarisindustries.com. Consumers should have available the part number when they call.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. is voluntarily recalling Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles. The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.
Name of product: Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles
Units: 1,700
Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Hazard: The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled skis are the red composite (nonmetallic) skis and were sold as an accessory item for use on Polaris snowmobiles. The part number is inscribed on the tail of the snowmobile ski. The part numbers of the skis are:
| Part Number Affected | Part Number Stamped on Ski | Replacement Black Ski (sold individually) |
|---|---|---|
| 2872291-293 2872291-243 2872291-239 2872291-256 2872492-293 (RMK LH) 2872491-293 (RMK-RH) 1820610-243 1820610-293 | 5433175 5433175 5433175 5433175 5433260 5433273 5433175 5433175 | 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872492-070 2872491-070 2872291-070 2872291-070 |
Sold at: Polaris dealerships worldwide from November 2001 through December 15, 2003 for between $78 and $125 per ski.
Manufactured in: U.S.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using their snowmobiles immediately if they have installed red accessory skis and bring the skis or snowmobile to their Polaris dealer for replacement.
Consumer Contact: If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected or have additional questions, contact Polaris at 1-800-Polaris (1-800-765-2747) between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET daily or go to the firm's website at www.polarisindustries.com. Consumers should have available the part number when they call.
Consumers should stop using their snowmobiles immediately if they have installed red accessory skis and bring the skis or snowmobile to their Polaris dealer for replacement.
None reported.
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