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ATV's Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard
Polaris “Outlaw 525” ATVs

Washington, DC (6/26/2007) - The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Polaris “Outlaw 525” ATVs

Units: About 930 units

Polaris: Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Hazard: The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders.

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received four reports of ATVs having a loose fuel valve. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves 2007 model year Polaris “Outlaw 525” ATVs. They are available in black or white.

Sold at: Polaris ATV dealers nationwide from January 2007 through May 2007 for $7,300.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop operating these ATVs immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to determine if they have a recalled unit. Polaris will provide a free fuel tank replacement for consumers with recalled units. Polaris has notified registered consumers about this recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and midnight ET everyday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.polarisindustries.com

About Polaris:
With annual 2005 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), Victory motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER for recreational and utility use.

Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; and one of the largest manufacturers of ATVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years, are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.

Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange and Pacific Stock Exchange under the symbol "PII," and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com .

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