CPSC recall 09-743, announced May 13, 2009, covers Polaris Industries 2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters (about 650 units). The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the engine block heater or battery heater, and contact any Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 704-5290, or go to www.polarisindustries.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Model number S09PU7ES is printed on the right side of the tunnel below the seat.
Which products are included?
This recall involves model year 2009 Polaris IQ WIDETRAK snowmobiles with the engine block or battery heater directly installed. Model number S09PU7ES is printed on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. This recall also involves Polaris accessory engine block heaters and battery heaters.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the engine block heater or battery heater, and contact any Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 09-743
- Units
- About 650
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2008 through January 2009 for between $70 and $80. The WIDETRAK snowmobiles were sold from April 2008 through February 2009 for about $8,400.
2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters
CPSC product type: Snowmobiles
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
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