CPSC recall · Reported August 9, 2000
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
The throttles on these ATVs can stick, preventing the ATV from slowing down when released. This can cause the vehicle to lose control and crash, resulting in severe injury or deat…
Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. recalled The recall includes some model year 1999 Scrambler, Sport, and Xplorer 400 ATVs, and some….
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. in August 9, 2000. Reason: The throttles on these ATVs can stick, preventing the ATV from slowing down when released. This can cause the…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the recalled Pol…. Verify recall #00159 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The throttles on these ATVs can stick, preventing the ATV from slowing down when released. This can cause the….
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- August 9, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00159 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00159) was formally reported on August 9, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 13,600.
The documented reason for this recall is: The throttles on these ATVs can stick, preventing the ATV from slowing down when released. This can cause the vehicle to lose control and crash, resulting in severe injury or death. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the recalled Polaris ATVs were notified by mail about the recall, and also will be contacted by their dealer to schedule a fre… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall includes some model year 1999 Scrambler, Sport, and Xplorer 400 ATVs, and some model year 2000 Scrambler and Xplorer 400 ATVs. "Polaris" and the model name are written on both sides of the ATVs. Polaris dealers will help consumers determine if their ATV is part of this recall.
Reason for recall
The throttles on these ATVs can stick, preventing the ATV from slowing down when released. This can cause the vehicle to lose control and crash, resulting in severe injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the recalled Polaris ATVs were notified by mail about the recall, and also will be contacted by their dealer to schedule a free ATV repair. Consumers should contact their local ATV dealer to get more information about the recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00159 |
| Date reported | August 9, 2000 |
| Date initiated | August 9, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 13,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the recalled Polaris ATVs were notified by mail about th…
- Check the recall number (00159) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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