CPSC recall 23-720, announced January 5, 2023, covers Polaris Industries Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) (about 3,800 units). Electrostatic discharge outside the fuel tank can ignite fuel spills while refueling, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 16 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call 800-765-2747, or go to www.polaris.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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves certain vehicle identification numbers (VINs) of Model Year 2020-2023 Sportsman 1000 S and Scrambler 1000 S ATVs. The recalled ATVs were sold in the following colors: black, orange, gray, blue and graphite. POLARIS is stamped on the front grille and POLARIS and Sportsman or Scrambler are printed on the sides of the vehicles. The model name, including "XP" is also printed on the side of the chassis. The VIN is located on the ATV's left rear frame.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Electrostatic discharge outside the fuel tank can ignite fuel spills while refueling, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 16 reports of fire, including one report of personal injury and one report of property damage, outside the U.S.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris will instruct dealers to install new fuel filler neck clamps and, if needed, a fill neck cover. Polaris has notified consumers to stop riding the vehicles and is contacting registered owners directly to provide more details about the repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Polaris Industries
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minnesota
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 23-720
- Units
- About 3,800 (In addition, about 780 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2019 through October 2022 for between $15,000 and $17,800.
Recall contact information
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off Road Safety Recalls" or www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road-recalls to check if your vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in any recalls.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
