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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
February 23, 2010 |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 27, 2010 |
Husqvarna Professional Products Recalls Riding Lawn Tractors Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line on the rear-mounted fuel tank is too long and can come in contact with moving parts while the tractor is in use, posing a fire hazard. |
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
September 16, 2008 |
Deere & Company Recalls Gator XUV Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck, 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. |
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
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
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
May 23, 2007 |
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 28, 2007 |
CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles There is a risk of a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
December 12, 2007 |
Outdoor Vacuums with Honda Engines Recalled By Billy Goat Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The vacuum's fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
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
October 31, 2007 |
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash and Fire Hazards The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
December 6, 2004 |
Electrolux Home Products Inc. Recall of Husqvarna Lawn Tractors These lawn tractors can develop abrasions on the fuel tank because of the fuel line clamp's location. This can result in a fuel tank leak, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 8, 2007 |
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. |
U.S. CPSC
May 29, 2003 |
Stihl Inc. Recall of Chain Saws In some units, the fuel tank vent could be installed incorrectly and become dislodged. If this occurs, fuel could leak and result in a fire. |
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 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
March 9, 2011 |
Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. |
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
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
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
October 28, 2009 |
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard Oil can leak into the engine compartment, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In addition, the fuel tank can come into contact with the engine posing a possibility of wearing through and fuel leakage. |
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
December 29, 2010 |
American Honda Recalls Snowblowers Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank joint and o-ring located on the underside of the fuel tank can seep or drip fuel over time, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
March 23, 2004 |
Murray Inc. Recall of Lawn Tractors The fuel tank can develop cracks allowing fuel to leak posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
November 24, 2004 |
Deere & Company Recall of Riding Mowers The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel presenting a potential for fire or burn injuries. |
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
January 20, 2011 |
Poulan Pro Generators Recalled by Husqvarna Professional Products Due to Fire Hazard The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
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 25, 2010 |
Cummins Power Generation Recalls Portable Generators Due to Fire Hazard Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
June 8, 2005 |
Shindaiwa Inc. Recall of Gas-Powered Hedge Trimmers The heat from the hedge trimmer's muffler can damage the fuel tank, cause a fuel leak and create a fire hazard. |
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 12, 2009 |
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
October 23, 2008 |
Murray Riding Lawn Mowers Recalled By Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 17, 2011 |
Maruyama U.S. Recalls Backpack Blowers and Mister Dusters Due to Fire Hazard The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
March 4, 2003 |
Riding Lawn Tractors Recalled by Murray Inc. The fuel tank can crack and leak fuel, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
July 17, 2008 |
Log Splitter Engines Recalled By American Honda Motor Co. Due to Fire Hazard The engine's fuel tank can crack and leak, posing a risk of fire or explosion. |
U.S. CPSC
March 21, 2002 |
Dixon Industries Inc. Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers The fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers... |
U.S. CPSC
March 9, 2006 |
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. The thin portion of these tanks could develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
November 16, 2010 |
Mini Tillers with Honda Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank may crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
August 3, 2006 |
The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury. |
