Engine Block and Battery Heaters Used on Polaris Snowmobiles Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-743 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 13, 2009
- Brand
- Engine Block
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- 2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters
- Hazard
- Shock Hazard
- Hazard type
- Electric shock
- Units
- About 650
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves model year 2009 Polaris IQ WIDETRAK snowmobiles with the engine block or battery heater 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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- 2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters · About 650 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn..
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.polarisindustries.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters (About 650 units). This recall involves model year 2009 Polaris IQ WIDETRAK snowmobiles with the engine block or battery heater directly installed.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Shock Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the engine block heater or battery heater, and contact any Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.