CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
CPSC recall 02078. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. The unexpected loss of fluid can cause the brakes to fail, posing the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
To determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should contact Arctic Cat. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and number available when they call. Consumers with a recalled ATV should contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule the free repair.
CPSC recall 02078 has the recall date 20 Aug 2002. The notice names the firm Arctic Cat. The recall has about 45,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. CPSC gives the product type All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Arctic Cat has received four reports of problems with the pressure switches, including one consumer who suffered a dislocated shoulder and another, who suffered bumps and bruises. |
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| Units | 45,000 |
| Description | The recalled 2002 model ATVs are either red or green. They have the brand name "Arctic Cat" written on both sides of the vehicle. The recall includes the following ATV model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i. Consumers should have their ATV's model name and 13-digit model number available when they call or visit the firm's website to determine if an ATV is included in the recall. The model name is located on the front of the ATVs, just below the speedometer. The model number is included in the registration materials received at the time of purchase. |
| Product | Arctic Cat ATVs with the following model names: 250, 300, 300 Massey Ferguson, 375, 400, 400i, 500, TBX 500 and 500i, About 45,000, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) |
| Sold at | Arctic Cat ATV dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from July 2001 through December 2001, for between $4,200 and $6,400. |
| Manufacturer | Arctic Cat Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 45,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Arctic Cat
- 29
Other recalls of the firm
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02078The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02078. https://recallregister.com/product/2077-cpsc-arctic-cat-inc-announce-recall-of-all-terrain-vehicles/. 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 02078 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Arctic Cat has received four reports of problems with the pressure switches, including one consumer who suffered a dislocated shoulder and another, who suffered bumps and bruises.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Arctic Cat ATV dealers nationwide sold these ATVs, from July 2001 through December 2001, for between $4,200 and $6,400.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02078?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 45,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Arctic Cat?
- 29 CPSC recalls on this register name Arctic Cat. This recall is 1 of them.