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Product Recall Number: 04-535

Why was Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles recalled?

The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.

Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles
Here's product recall specific data for Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-535

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-02-11

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn. is voluntarily recalling Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles. The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.Name of product: Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobilesUnits: 1,700Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Hazard: The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled skis are the red composite (nonmetallic) skis and were sold as an accessory item for use on Polaris snowmobiles. The part number is inscribed on the tail of the snowmobile ski. The part numbers of the skis are: Part Number AffectedPart Number Stamped on SkiReplacement Black Ski(sold individually)2872291-2932872291-2432872291-2392872291-2562872492-293 (RMK LH)2872491-293 (RMK-RH)1820610-2431820610-293 543317554331755433175 5433175 5433260 543327354331755433175 2872291-0702872291-0702872291-0702872291-0702872492-0702872491-0702872291-0702872291-070 Sold at: Polaris dealerships worldwide from November 2001 through December 15, 2003 for between $78 and $125 per ski.Manufactured in: U.S.Remedy: Consumers should stop using their snowmobiles immediately if they have installed red accessory skis and bring the skis or snowmobile to their Polaris dealer for replacement.Consumer Contact: If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected or have additional questions, contact Polaris at 1-800-Polaris (1-800-765-2747) between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET daily or go to the firm's website at www.polarisindustries.com. Consumers should have available the part number when they call.

  • Hazard Description: The accessory skis sold for Polaris snowmobiles could break, resulting in injury or death.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 1700

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using their snowmobiles immediately if they have installed red accessory skis and bring the skis or snowmobile to their Polaris dealer for replacement.

  • Sold At: Polaris dealerships worldwide from November 2001 through December 15, 2003 for between $78 and $125 per ski.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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