Reported Apr 19, 2016
Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported
Polaris Industries Inc. of Medina, Minn.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should stop using these recreational vehicles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer for a free repair. Polaris has agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of all recalled vehicles until they are repaired.
Firm contact: Polaris at 800-POLARIS or 800-765-2747 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday or online at www.polaris.com and click on "Off-Road Safety Recalls" on the main page of the Polaris website.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
- Amount recalled
- About 133,000
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Polaris has received more than 160 reports of fires with the recalled RZR ROVs, resulting in one death of a 15-year-old passenger from a rollover that resulted in a fire and 19 reports of injuries, including first, second and third degree burns.
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