CPSC recall · Reported February 12, 2004
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles
The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled The recalled skis are the red composite (nonmetallic) skis and were sold as an accessory ….
CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in February 12, 2004. Reason: The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using their snowmobiles immediately if they have installed red acce…. Verify recall #04535 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death..
- None
- agency class
- 2K units
- affected scope
- February 12, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04535 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.
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Product 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
Reason for recall
The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04535 |
| Date reported | February 12, 2004 |
| Date initiated | February 12, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | 1,700 |
| 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 their snowmobiles immediately if they have installed red accessory skis and bring the skis or snowmob…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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