CPSC Recall in 2009: Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2009.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-743

Date: May 12, 2009

Product Name: 2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters

Recall Description:

This recall involves model year 2009 Polaris IQ WIDETRAK snowmobiles with the engine block or battery heaters 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.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: None reported.

Incidents:

None reported.

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.

Manufactured In:

United States