CPSC recall · Reported September 27, 2004
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs
The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase in engine speed and unintended vehicle acceleration. In addition, the …
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled All model year 2004 "Sportsman 700 EFI" ATVs with model numbers A04CH68CU, A04CH68AU, A04….
CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs was recalled by Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. in September 27, 2004. Reason: The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase …. Remedy: Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to inspect, reroute, …. Verify recall #04585 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase ….
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- agency class
- September 27, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04585 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
All model year 2004 "Sportsman 700 EFI" ATVs with model numbers A04CH68CU, A04CH68AU, A04CH68AP, and A04CH68AQ are part of this recall. The model number is on the rear upper frame tube, located directly under the right side of the seat. The ATVs have black seats with a gray, red, and black chassis. "700 Sportsman" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the chassis, body and fuel tank, and "EFI" is displayed on the instrument/headlight pod.
Reason for recall
The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase in engine speed and unintended vehicle acceleration. In addition, the fuel line may rub against the vehicle chassis, resulting in a fuel line leak, which could be a fire hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to inspect, reroute, and replace the throttle cable and the fuel line as necessary. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04585 |
| Date reported | September 27, 2004 |
| Date initiated | September 27, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries, Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 12,170 |
| 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
Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to inspect, reroute, and replace the throttle cable and the f…
- Check the recall number (04585) 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
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