CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
CPSC recall 02044. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 02044 has the recall date 20 Nov 2001. The notice names the firm Polaris Industries. The recall has about 12,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Polaris Industries have received reports of seven incidents. Three resulted in injuries, when the transmissions failed on the ATVs. The injuries included multiple broken bones, internal injuries, abrasions and bruises. |
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| Units | 12,000 |
| Description | The recalled ATVs are the 2000, 2001 and 2002 model year "Xpedition 425" with 5-speed manual transmissions. The ATVs are either red or a tan metallic, and have "Xpedition 425" and "Polaris" written on both sides of the bodywork. On the left-hand side of the ATV on the clutch cover, near the footrest, appear the words "5-Speed". |
| Product | 2000, 2001 and 2002 Polaris "Xpedition 425" All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), About 12,000, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from February 1999 through October 2001, for about $6,300. |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 12,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Polaris Industries
- 111
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02044The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02044. https://recallregister.com/product/2046-cpsc-polaris-industries-inc-announce-recall-of-atvs/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02044 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Polaris Industries have received reports of seven incidents. Three resulted in injuries, when the transmissions failed on the ATVs. The injuries included multiple broken bones, internal injuries, abrasions and bruises.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide, from February 1999 through October 2001, for about $6,300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02044?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 12,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States