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Product recall · CPSCOctober 27, 2017Serious
Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Arctic Cat to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat is contacting all known purchasers directly. If you need assistance locating an authorized dealer to conduct this repair, contact Arctic Cat.
Who to contact: Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.arcticcat.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
The product
This recall involves all model year 2014 through 2017 Wildcat Trail and 2015 through 2017 Wildcat Sport models of Arctic Cat ROVs. The recalled vehicles were sold in multiple colors, have four wheels and side-by-side seating for two people. "Wildcat Trail" or "Wildcat Sport" is printed on each side of the vehicle.
Details
- Units affected
- About 14,100 (In addition, 5,300 were sold in Canada and 100 in Mexico)
- Recall date
- October 27, 2017
- Brand
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 444 reports of the plastic panels melting, with five resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.
Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Arctic Cat Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled by Textron Specialized Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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