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Polaris ATVs Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

By Chrissie Cole

Polaris Industries Inc., in cooperation with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of 2009 Polaris All-Terrain Vehicle (ATVs) because the valve assembly can fail in freezing temperatures, causing oil to leak into the exhaust system which in turn poses a fire and burn hazard to riders.

To date, there have been six reported incidents linked to the recall which has resulted in three small fires.

The recall involves 2009 Polaris ATVs sold under market names Sportsman ESP XP 850 and Sportsman XP 850. Below are the recalled model numbers:

Market Name	Model Number	Market Name	Model Number
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX85AG	Sportsman XP 850	A09ZN85AL
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX85AL	Sportsman XP 850	A09ZN85AQ
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX85AQ	Sportsman XP 850	A09ZN85AS
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX85AR	Sportsman XP 850	A09ZN85AT
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX85AS	Sportsman XP 850	A09ZN85AX
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX85AX	Sportsman XP 850	A09ZN8XAL
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX8XAG	Sportsman XP 850	A09ZN8XAQ
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX8XAL	Sportsman XP 850	A09ZN8XAS
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX8XAQ	Sportsman XP 850	A09ZN8XAX
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX8XAR
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX8XAS
Sportsman ESP XP 850	A09ZX8XAX

Consumers should not use the ATV in cold temperatures and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polarisindustries.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on July 23, 2009 (boomark / email).