Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-05-13 · 09743
Hazards
The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
09743
Date
2009-05-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.