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Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

  • Recalled Widetrak Snowmobile
  • Recalled Engine Block and Battery Heater
Name of Product:
2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters
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.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
May 13, 2009
Units:

None reported.

Consumer Contact

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.


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Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves model year 2009 Polaris IQ WIDETRAK snowmobiles with the engine block or battery heaters 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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

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.
Importer(s):

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
09-743

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