Polaris Recalls Sportsman 850 and 1000 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 17112. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The right side panel heat shield can melt, posing burn and fire hazards to riders. In addition, in 2015 Sportsman 1000 ATVs, the exhaust springs can stretch and damage the exhaust seal, which can result in exhaust leaks and pose burn and fire hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.
CPSC recall 17112 has the recall date 21 Mar 2017. The notice names the firm Polaris Industries. The recall has about 19,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Polaris has received at least 793 incidents, including reports of warped, melted or burned side panels, 47 fires and four minor burn injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 19,200 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Polaris Sportsman 850 and 1000 model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). "Polaris" is printed on the front grill and "Sportsman 850" or "Sportsman 1000" is printed on the side of the steering column. The ATVs were sold in several colors. The model number is located on the fuel tank cover. The following models are included in the recall: Model Year Model Number Model/Color 2015 A15SXA85AJ Sportsman 850 White Lightning 2015 A15SXA85AA Sportsman 850 Sage Green 2015 A15SXA85AC Sportsman 850 Polaris Pursuit Camo 2015 A15SXE85AS Sportsman 850 SP Sunset Red 2015 A15SXE85AM Sportsman 850 SP Titanium Matte Metallic 2015 A15SYE85AS Sportsman Touring 850 SP Sunset Red 2015 A15SYE85AV Sportsman Touring 850 SP Blue Fire 2015 A15SXE95AW Sportsman XP 1000 Matte White Le 2015 A15SXE95AK Sportsman XP 1000 SP Black Pearl Metallic 2015 A15SXE95AC Sportsman XP 1000 Polaris Pursuit Camo 2015 A15SYE95AX Sportsman Touring XP 1000 Bronze Mist 2015 A15SXL95AM Sportsman XP 1000 Titanium Matte Metallic 2015 A15SYL95AP Sportsman XP 1000 Touring White Pearl Metal 2016 A16SXA85A2 Sportsman 850 White Lightning 2016 A16SXA85A1 Sportsman 850 Sage Green 2016 A16SXA85A9… |
| Product | Sportsman 850 and 1000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), About 19,200 |
| Sold at | Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2014 through March 2017 for between $8,500 and $15,000. |
| Distributor | Polaris Industries Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 19,200Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 36%
- Recalls on the register that name Polaris Industries
- 111
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17112. https://recallregister.com/product/8003-polaris-recalls-sportsman-850-and-1000-all-terrain-vehicles-due-to-bur/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17112 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris has received at least 793 incidents, including reports of warped, melted or burned side panels, 47 fires and four minor burn injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polaris dealers nationwide from May 2014 through March 2017 for between $8,500 and $15,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17112?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17112?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 19,200