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CPSC recall · Reported March 21, 2017

Polaris Recalls Sportsman 850 and 1000 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust…

Recall #
17112
Affected scope
About 19,200
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Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. recalled This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 model al….

Polaris Recalls Sportsman 850 and 1000 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards was recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. in March 21, 2017. Reason: The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sport…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule…. Verify recall #17112 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sport….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17112 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

This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). "Polaris" is printed on the front grill and "Sportsman 850" or "Sportsman 1000" is printed on the side of the steering column. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The model number is located on the fuel tank cover. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year Model Number Model/Color 2015 A15SXA85AJ Sportsman 850 White Lightning 2015 A15SXA85AA Sportsman 850 Sage Green 2015 A15SXA85AC Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit Camo 2015 A15SXE85AS Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red 2015 A15SXE85AM Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic 2015 A15SYE85AS Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red 2015 A15SYE85AV Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire 2015 A15SXE95AW Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le 2015 A15SXE95AK Sportsman XP 1000 SP Black Pearl Metallic 2015 A15SXE95AC Sportsman XP 1000 Polaris Pursuit Camo 2015 A15SYE95AX Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Bronze Mist 2015 A15SXL95AM Sportsman XP 1000 Titanium Matte Metallic 2015 A15SYL95AP Sportsman XP 1000 Touring White Pearl Metal 2016 A16SXA85A2 Sportsman 850 White Lightning 2016 A16SXA85A1 Sportsman 850 Sage Green 2016 A16SXA85A9 Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit® Camo 2016 A16SXE85AB Sportsman 850 SP Velocity Blue 2016 A16SXE85AS Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red 2016 A16SXN85A3 Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition 2016 A16SXE85AM Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic 2016 A16SYE85AS Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red 2016 A16SXE95AG Sportsman XP 1000 Matte Sagebrush Green 2016 A16SXE95AR Sportsman XP 1000 Havasu Red Pearl 2016 A16SXD95A9 Sportsman XP 1000 Hunter Edition 2016 A16SYE95AK Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Black Pearl 2016 A16SXM95AL Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition 2016 A16SYE95AP Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Pearl White Le

Reason for recall

The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 17112
Date reported March 21, 2017
Date initiated March 21, 2017
Recalling firm Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Affected scope About 19,200
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 immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting al…

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). "Polaris" is printed on the front grill and "Sportsman 850" or "Sportsman 1000" is printed on the side of the steering column. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The model number is located on the fuel tank cover. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year Model Number Model/Color 2015 A15SXA85AJ Sportsman 850 White Lightning 2015 A15SXA85AA Sportsman 850 Sage Green 2015 A15SXA85AC Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit Camo 2015 A15SXE85AS Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red 2015 A15SXE85AM Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic 2015 A15SYE85AS Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red 2015 A15SYE85AV Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire 2015 A15SXE95AW Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le 2015 A15SXE95AK Sportsman XP 1000 SP Black Pearl Metallic 2015 A15SXE95AC Sportsman XP 1000 Polaris Pursuit Camo 2015 A15SYE95AX Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Bronze Mist 2015 A15SXL95AM Sportsman XP 1000 Titanium Matte Metallic 2015 A15SYL95AP Sportsman XP 1000 Touring White Pearl Metal 2016 A16SXA85A2 Sportsman 850 White Lightning 2016 A16SXA85A1 Sportsman 850 Sage Green 2016 A16SXA85A9 Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit® Camo 2016 A16SXE85AB Sportsman 850 SP Velocity Blue 2016 A16SXE85AS Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red 2016 A16SXN85A3 Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition 2016 A16SXE85AM Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic 2016 A16SYE85AS Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red 2016 A16SXE95AG Sportsman XP 1000 Matte Sagebrush Green 2016 A16SXE95AR Sportsman XP 1000 Havasu Red Pearl 2016 A16SXD95A9 Sportsman XP 1000 Hunter Edition 2016 A16SYE95AK Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Black Pearl 2016 A16SXM95AL Sportsman XP 1000 High Lifter Edition 2016 A16SYE95AP Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Pearl White Le. Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.. Units affected: About 19,200.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 21, 2017. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17112.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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