Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders

Active Recall Announced July 11, 2008 CPSC #08593

Quick answer

Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders is CPSC recall #08593, announced on July 11, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Polaris Industries Inc..

Hazard

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

Affected products

550 LX, Trail Touring, and Trail Touring Deluxe snowmobiles

Recalled brands

Polaris Industries Inc.

Remedy

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 date

July 11, 2008

Categories

Snowmobiles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08593?

CPSC recall #08593 covers Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 11, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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

What is the remedy for recall #08593?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08593 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Polaris-Industries-Inc-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-to-Riders. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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