CPSC recall · Reported August 20, 2002
CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to rid…
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. recalled The recalled 2002 model ATVs are either red or green. They have the brand name "Arctic Ca….
CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles was recalled by Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. in August 20, 2002. Reason: The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can caus…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified …. Verify recall #02232 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can caus….
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- August 20, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02232 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 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 recalled 2002 model ATVs are either red or green. They have the brand name "Arctic Cat" written on both sides of the vehicle. The recall includes the following ATV model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i. The model name is located on the front of the ATVs, just below the speedometer. The 13-digit model number is included in the registration materials received at the time of purchase.
Reason for recall
The ball joints on the front suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of serious injury or death to riders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should call Arctic Cat. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02232 |
| Date reported | August 20, 2002 |
| Date initiated | August 20, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 45,000 |
| 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 have been notified about this recall by mail. To determine …
- Check the recall number (02232) 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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