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
.
www.polarisindustries.com
2100 Highway 55
Medina, MN 55340
(763) 417-8650
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