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CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles

Recall 02-078 · August 20, 2002 · Arctic Cat

What to doTo determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should contact Arctic Cat. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
02-078 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 20, 2002
Brand
Arctic Cat
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Arctic Cat ATVs with the following model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i
Hazard
Crashes and loss of control hazard
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Units
About 45,000
Last updated by CPSC
August 13, 2025

What was recalled

The recalled 2002 model ATVs are either red or green. They have the brand name "Arctic Cat" written on both sides of the vehicle. The recall includes the following ATV model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and 13-digit model number available when they call or visit the firm's website to determine if an ATV is included in the recall. The model name is located on the front of the ATVs, just below the speedometer. The model number is included in the registration materials received at the time of purchase.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Arctic Cat ATVs with the following model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i · About 45,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Arctic Cat ATV dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from July 2001 through December 2001, for between $4,200 and $6,400.; Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

Arctic Cat has received four reports of problems with the pressure switches, including one consumer who suffered a dislocated shoulder and another, who suffered bumps and bruises.

Consumer contact

Consumers may call Arctic Cat toll-free at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's website at arcticcat.txtsv.com

Recall history and context

Arctic Cat appears in 36 CPSC recalls on record. See all Arctic Cat recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Arctic Cat ATVs with the following model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i (About 45,000 units). The recalled 2002 model ATVs are either red or green.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crashes and loss of control hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should contact Arctic Cat. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 13, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.