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U.S. CPSC July 1, 2009	Polaris Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard Bolts on the rear suspension can break causing the rail tip to become dislodged and interfere with the snowmobile's track. This can cause the track to lock up and the rider to lose control of the snowmobile, posing a risk of injury.
U.S. CPSC December 12, 2003	Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control that could result in severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC December 7, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK Snowmobiles The fuel connections between the fuel line and the fuel pump and fuel filter can leak. Failure of the fuel connection can result in leaking fuel and a possible fire, which can result in severe injury or death. In addition, the drive shaft may have been incorrectly heat treated resulting in brittle drive shafts that could fail at lower loads than the shafts were originally designed to meet. Failure of the drive shaft can result in a loss of braking of the snowmobile and severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC September 16, 2004	Arctic Cat Inc. Recall of Certain 2004 Snowmobiles The red plastic skis used on certain 2004 Firecat and Sabercat snowmobiles could crack or break as a result of off-season exposure to ultraviolet sunlight. Ski failure could lead to loss of control that could result in severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC April 11, 2006	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or during the installation of an accessory starter. This could allow the consumer to experience a loss of steering control.
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007	Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs for Steering Post Failure Hazard The steering posts can break in the area where the handlebar attaches to the steering post. This can result in loss of steering control resulting in a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.
U.S. CPSC June 20, 2007	ATVs Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc. Due to Fire 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.
U.S. CPSC November 6, 2007	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Certain Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank filler neck can crack and separate allowing fuel or fuel vapors to leak from the fuel tank. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 14, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of ATVs The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC March 14, 2005	Polaris Industries Recall of "900 Fusion," "900 RMK" and "900 Switchback" Snowmobiles The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the throttle safety switch connector. The engine stop and the throttle safety switches will no longer function, posing a possible crash hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 13, 2009	Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock 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.
U.S. CPSC July 11, 2008	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury to Riders Cracks could form in the starter ring-gear and cause the ring-gear to fracture into several pieces. The broken pieces could be propelled out of the chassis of the machine at high speed causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or bystanders.
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007	Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard -- Three Crashes Reported The ATV's front bearing carrier can fail due to an insufficient amount of material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball joint are attached which can result in a loss of control and a crash and/or serious injury to the operator.
U.S. CPSC July 28, 2005	Polaris Industries Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, and 900 Switchback Snowmobiles There are three separate issues involved in this safety recall: Front Suspension Spindle... Fuel Tank Chaffing... Gasket...
U.S. CPSC October 23, 2007	Ski Boards Recalled by Line Skis Due to Fall Hazard from Binding Failure Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2008	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders A retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider.
U.S. CPSC October 14, 2005	Polaris Industries Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles The fuel tank filler neck on these snowmobiles can crack. A crack in the filler neck area may cause the filler neck to separate from the fuel tank. A crack or filler neck separation may allow fuel or fuel vapors to escape from the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2005	Rossignol, and Dynastar Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder.
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2007	Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard Separation of joints due to inadequate welding can result in stiffer steering or a failed shock mount, causing the rider to lose control of the snowmobile and crash.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2005	Polaris Industries Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler ATVs Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman and 2005 Model Year Scrambler 500 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) which may fail and overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2007	Polaris Recalls Certain Ranger Utility Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The utility vehicle's fuel tank can leak, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009	Polaris Industries Recalls Certain ATVs Due to Crash Hazard The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2009	Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel lines on the snowmobiles can make contact with one another, which could result in a fuel leak. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2009	Nordica USA Recalls to Repair Skis; Binding Plates Can Break, Poses Fall Hazard to Skiers The binding plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC August 4, 2009	Polaris Recalls Ranger Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard An electrical short can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring harnesses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2001	Polaris Industries Inc. Recall ATVs Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC September 27, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of ATVs Dispensers The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase in engine speed and unintended vehicle acceleration. In addition, the fuel line may rub against the vehicle chassis, resulting in a fuel line leak which could be a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC April 28, 2010	BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles The drive pulley bolts on the snowmobiles can break due to oil contamination during the assembly process. This can cause debris to come off the vehicle and act as projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to riders or bystanders.
U.S. CPSC April 25, 2006	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard The recalled snowmobiles' fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard.
U.S. CPSC May 19, 2005	Polaris Industries Recall of Select Model Year 2004 and 2005 Snowmobiles The fuel tank filler neck may develop a crack at the base where the filler neck meets the fuel tank assembly. This may cause the neck to separate from the fuel tank assembly and allow fuel to escape from the tank, potentially creating a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC February 9, 2005	Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles Inappropriate clutch ring gear installed on some units. This may cause ring gear fragmentation at high speeds and debris could act as projectiles. A projectile could cause serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC October 16, 2007	Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Risk of Injury and Death from Steering Problem Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.
U.S. CPSC September 19, 2006	Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2005	Polaris Industries Expanded Recall of Select Model Year 2004.5 and 2005 ATVs Some 2004.5 and 2005 Model Year Sportsman, Scrambler 500 ATVs, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs were assembled with possibly defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) which may fail and overheat. If this were to occur, excessive heat could cause a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
U.S. CPSC February 14, 2008	Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules (ECM) that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC June 1, 2010	BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the electronic control unit can cause the fuel hose to wear and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC November 12, 2003	Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs Damage to the fuel tank grommet can cause a fuel leak, posing a serious fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC November 19, 2009	Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC June 4, 2008	Polaris Industries Expands Recall of ATVs Due to Fire Hazard The ATVs can have defective Electronic Control Modules that overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to riders.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2004	Polaris Industries Recall of RANGER 4x4 Utility Vehicles The lower steering shaft assembly may have a missing or misplaced weld that connects the steering wheel to the steering gear box assembly. If a weld is missing or misplaced, the lower steering shaft assembly could fail, causing the operator to lose control of the vehicle.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2008	Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2010	Yamaha Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control A bolt in the right front A arm can loosen in the suspension/steering system, resulting in the sudden loss of steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.
U.S. CPSC May 30, 2007	K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. If it is fully displaced, it can result in the unexpected release of the binding and possibly cause the user to fall.
U.S. CPSC January 18, 2011	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to a Loss of Control Hazard The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death.
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2007	Bombardier Recreational Products Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard A defect in the carburetor can prevent the throttle from freely returning to the idle position. This can result in an unexpected loss of control leading to a collision and cause serious injuries or death.
The Motley Fool April 18, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Polaris Wheels Out Growth It turns in solid sales and income growth despite a lackluster performance in sales of snowmobiles. Shares of Polaris are 22% off the highs of a few months ago and were down 13% in the past few days.
The Motley Fool June 15, 2004 Roger Nusbaum	Polaris Motors On If you want to own a leisure stock, think about Polaris Industries as you construct your portfolio. The maker of ATVs, snowmobiles, and jet skis shines.
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2005	Polaris to Pay $950,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Hazards with ATVs Polaris manufactured and sold 13,600 Scrambler, Sport and Xplorer 400 model ATVs. The throttles on these ATVs can stick and prevent the machines from slowing down or stopping, leading to loss of control and crashes.
U.S. CPSC June 17, 2008	BRP U.S. Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC December 16, 2008	Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard The mounting hardware securing the fuel pump can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.