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CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Units Affected
12,170
Recall Date
September 27, 2004
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fire Or Burn
Polaris Dealers Sold These Atvs Nationwide, From March 2003 To August 2004, For Between $7,899 And $8,899. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2784.

All model year 2004 "Sportsman 700 EFI" ATVs with model numbers A04CH68CU, A04CH68AU, A04CH68AP, and A04CH68AQ are part of this recall. The model number is on the rear upper frame tube, located directly under the right side of the seat. The ATVs have black seats with a gray, red, and black chassis. "700 Sportsman" is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the chassis, body and fuel tank, and "EFI" is displayed on the instrument/headlight pod.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2784.

Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to inspect, reroute, and replace the throttle cable and the fuel line as necessary. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Polaris Dealers Sold These Atvs Nationwide, From March 2003 To August 2004, For Between $7,899 And $8,899. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2784.

Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET every day.

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Polaris Dealers Sold These Atvs Nationwide, From March 2003 To August 2004, For Between $7,899 And $8,899. Recall FAQ

Polaris Dealers Sold These Atvs Nationwide, From March 2003 To August 2004, For Between $7,899 And $8,899. is the subject of a vehicles / atvs recall: CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of ATVs. The notice was published on September 27, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 12,170 units are potentially affected.