CPSC recall · Reported February 14, 2008
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves select 2005 through 2006 model Polaris Sportsman and Scrambler 500 A….
Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in February 14, 2008. Reason: The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to …. Remedy: Consumers should disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the …. Verify recall #08193 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to ….
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- February 14, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08193 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, 6 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
This recall involves select 2005 through 2006 model Polaris Sportsman and Scrambler 500 ATVs. The model and serial numbers are printed on a decal attached to the front side of the radiator (Sportsman) or the top of the front cab cover (Scrambler 500). Serial numbers are permanently stamped into the left frame rail behind the left front wheel. The recalled models are listed on the chart below. Model Year Market Name Model Number 2004 SPRTSMN 500 A04CH50AO 2004 SPRTSMN 500 A04CH50AR 2004 SPRTSMN 500 A04CH50AS 2005 INT 500 HO A05MH50FB 2005 SCRMBLR 500 4X4 A05BG50AA 2005 SPRTSMN 400 A05MH42AB 2005 SPRTSMN 400 A05MH42AG 2005 SPRTSMN 400 A05MH42AH 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AB 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AC 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AG 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AH 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AL 2005 SPRTSMN 500 A05MH50AT 2005 SPRTSMN 600 A05MH59AK 2005 SPRTSMN 600 A05MH59AN 2005 SPRTSMN 6X6 A05CL50AA 2005 SPRTSMN 6X6 MIL A05CL50MA 2005 SPRTSMN 700 A05MH68AD 2005 SPRTSMN 700 A05MH68AK Model Year Market Name Model Number 2005 SPRTSMN 700 A05MH68AN 2005 SPRTSMN 700 MIL A05MH68MB 2005 SPRTSMN MV7 A05MH68AP 2005 SPRTSMN MV7 A05MH68CA 2005 SPRTSMN MV7 A05MH68MA 2006 INT SPTSMAN 500 A06MH50FB 2006 SCRMBLR 500 4X4 A06BG50AA 2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AA 2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AC 2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AD 2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AF 2006 SPRTSMN 450 A06MH46AT 2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AA 2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AB 2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AD 2006 SPRTSMN 500 A06MH50AF 2006 SPRTSMN 6X6 A06CL50AA 2006 SPRTSMN 700 A06MH68AA 2006 SPRTSMN 700 A06MH68AD 2006 SPRTSMN 700 A06MH68AF
Reason for recall
The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the ATV is not in use. Consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners received direct mail notification of this recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08193 |
| Date reported | February 14, 2008 |
| Date initiated | February 14, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 95,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2005) |
| 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 disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the battery when the ATV is not in use. Consumers should cont…
- Check the recall number (08193) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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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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