CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles

Recalled February 12, 2004 · CPSC recall 04535 · Polaris

Recalled Accessory Skis for Polaris Snowmobiles

Diagram of recalled snowmobile ski showing location of part number

Hazard

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

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.

Units

1,700

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 Affected Part Number Stamped on Ski Replacement Black Ski (sold individually) 2872291-293 2872291-243 2872291-239 2872291-256 2872492-293 (RMK LH) 2872491-293 (RMK-RH) 1820610-243 1820610-293 5433175 5433175 5433175 5433175 5433260 5433273 5433175 5433175 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872492-070 2872491-070 2872291-070 2872291-070

What to do

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.

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.

Product

Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles

Manufacturer(s)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Retailers

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

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →