Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Published October 27, 2017
Summary
CPSC records recall 18017, published October 27, 2017. Recalling firm: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.; Reported units: About 14,100 (In addition, 5,300 were sold in Canada and 100 in Mexico).
What's the hazard
Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard.
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.
- Manufacturer
- Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga.
- Distributor
- Arctic Cat dealers nationwide from December 2013 through August 2017 for between $10,500 and $19,500.
- Country
- US
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- CPSCArctic Cat snowmobilesAugust 2, 2018
- CPSCArctic Cat ROVs with winchesNovember 16, 2017
- CPSCPolaris General side-by-side recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)October 30, 2017
- CPSCScuba diving regulatorsOctober 25, 2017
Questions about this recall
Was Arctic Cat recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 18017 on October 27, 2017. Reported hazard: Heat from the exhaust can melt the plastic panels behind the operator and passenger seat, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., a subsidiary of Textron Specialized Vehicles, of Augusta, Ga..