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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 20, 2002
Release # 02-232
Arctic Cat Recall Hotline: (800) 210-5941
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-0580 Ext. 118
CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief
River Falls, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 45,000
all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The ball joints on the front
suspension of these ATVs can fail, resulting in a loss of
control. This can cause the ATV to overturn, posing a risk of
serious injury or death to riders.
Arctic Cat has received 73 reports of broken front
suspensions, 10 of which resulted in injuries to riders,
including a shoulder rotator cuff injury, and bumps and
bruises.
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, 400 i, 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 web site 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.
Arctic Cat dealerships nationwide sold these ATVs from June
2001 through June 12, 2002 for between $4,000 and $6,500.
Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered
owners have been notified about this recall by mail. To
determine if an ATV is part of this recall, consumers should
call Arctic Cat toll-free at (800) 210-5941 between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or go to the firm's web site
at
http://www.arctic-cat.com/. 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.
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