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CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Accessory Skis for Snowmobiles

Recall 04-535 · February 12, 2004 · Polaris

What to doConsumers should stop using their snowmobiles immediately if they have installed red accessory skis and bring the skis or snowmobile to their Polaris dealer for replacement.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
04-535 (CPSC)
Recall date
February 12, 2004
Brand
Polaris
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles
Units
1,700
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
April 2, 2025

What was recalled

The recalled skis are the red composite (nonmetallic) skis and were sold as an accessory item for use on Polaris snowmobiles. The part number is inscribed on the tail of the snowmobile ski. The part numbers of the skis are: Part Number Affected Part Number Stamped on Ski Replacement Black Ski (sold individually) 2872291-293 2872291-243 2872291-239 2872291-256 2872492-293 (RMK LH) 2872491-293 (RMK-RH) 1820610-243 1820610-293 5433175 5433175 5433175 5433175 5433260 5433273 5433175 5433175 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872291-070 2872492-070 2872491-070 2872291-070 2872291-070

Is my product affected?

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

  • Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles · 1,700 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Accessory Skis for Polaris Snowmobiles
Recalled Accessory Skis for Polaris Snowmobiles
Diagram of recalled snowmobile ski showing location of part number
Diagram of recalled snowmobile ski showing location of part number

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Polaris dealerships worldwide, from November 2001 through December 15, 2003, for between $78 and $125 per ski.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..

Consumer contact

If consumers are unsure if their snowmobile is affected or have additional questions, contact Polaris at 1-800-Polaris (1-800-765-2747) between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET daily or go to the firm's website at www.polarisindustries.com. Consumers should have available the part number when they call.

Recall history and context

Polaris appears in 124 CPSC recalls on record. See all Polaris 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?

Accessory Skis for Polaris snowmobiles (1,700 units). The recalled skis are the red composite (nonmetallic) skis and were sold as an accessory item for use on Polaris snowmobiles.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using their snowmobiles immediately if they have installed red accessory skis and bring the skis or snowmobile to their Polaris dealer for replacement.

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