CPSC recall · Reported July 11, 2008
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders
Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high …
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled The recall involves 2008 Polaris 550 LX, Trail Touring and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobil….
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in July 11, 2008. Reason: Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broke…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately, and contact any Polaris…. Verify recall #08593 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broke….
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- July 11, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08593 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 recall involves 2008 Polaris 550 LX, Trail Touring and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. The recalled model names and numbers are listed below. There is also a limited quantity of suspect parts (about 290) that were sold to consumers for service work or accessory starter installations. These parts could fit on various 2003 through 2007 models of snowmobiles and were sold from March 3, 2007 through October 22, 2007. Model Number Model Year Market Name S08ND5BS 2008 550 LX S08NT5BS 2008 Trail Touring S08NT5BE 2008 Trail Touring S08NT5BSA 2008 Trail Touring Deluxe S08NT5BSF 2008 Trail Touring Deluxe
Reason for recall
Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed, causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled snowmobiles immediately, and contact any Polaris Snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered 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 | 08593 |
| Date reported | July 11, 2008 |
| Date initiated | July 11, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 1,360 |
| 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 the recalled snowmobiles immediately, and contact any Polaris Snowmobile dealer to schedule a free re…
- Check the recall number (08593) 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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