CPSC Recall in 2007: Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 330 Model Year 2008 Polaris Ranger RZR 800 EFI Utility Vehicles. The firm has received four reports of the fuel tank leaking. No injuries have been reported. Name of Product: Model Year 2008 Polaris Ranger RZR 800 EFI Utility VehiclesUnits: 330Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.Hazard: The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of the fuel tank leaking. No injuries have been reported.Description: Model Year 2008 Polaris Ranger RZR 800 EFI utility vehicles with model number R08VH76AD (red), and model number R08VH76AG (green) are included in this recall. They were manufactured between August 21, 2007 and October 3, 2007. The model number decal is located under the passenger seat.Sold by: Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10,300.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to arrange for a fuel tank inspection free of charge, and if necessary, a free repair.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT every day, or visit the firm's website at www.polarisindustries.com.  

The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Inspect, Repair

The firm has received four reports of the fuel tank leaking. No injuries have been reported.

Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10,300.

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