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CPSCRecalled May 13, 2009 · #09743

Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

Hazard

The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.

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Description

This recall involves model year 2009 Polaris IQ WIDETRAK snowmobiles with the engine block or battery heater directly installed. Model number S09PU7ES is printed on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. This recall also involves Polaris accessory engine block heaters and battery heaters.

Product details

Product
2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters
Type
Snowmobiles
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Model numbers
2009, S09PU7ES
UPCs
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2008 through January 2009 for between $70 and $80. The WIDETRAK snowmobiles were sold from April 2008 through February 2009 for about $8,400.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the engine block heater or battery heater, and contact any Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

View the official CPSC notice