Polaris Industries Issues Recall For Ranger XD 1500 ROV Over Fire Hazard
Product Recalls - October 5, 2024
Ranger XD 1500 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVs) with Winches From Polaris Industries Recalled Over Fire Hazard
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (October 5, 2024) – Polaris Industries has issued a recall for its Ranger XD 1500 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles (ROVS) with winces because they can catch fire.
The recall was issued on September 19, 2024. Around 10,500 units were sold, including 660 sold in Canada.
According to the notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the winch wiring can overheat and create a fire hazard.
Polaris Industries has received one report of a fire.
Liability For Injuries Involving Vehicle Fires
Accidents involving ATV, OHV and other off-road vehicles remain alarmingly common. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, “The dangers of riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are real and include overturning, collisions and occupant ejection. CPSC’s latest data show an annual average of more than 800 deaths and an estimated 100,000 emergency department-treated injuries involving OHVs.” Many injuries are also due to fires. Companies that create off-road vehicles should take a number of measures to ensure that they don’t become fire hazards.
- Companies should incorporate the use of fire-resistant materials.
- Companies should ensure that wiring is properly insulated and routed to avoid exposure to heat and sharp edges.
- Companies should ensure that batteries use thermal management systems to avoid overheating.
- Companies should conduct fire safety tests such as heat and flame resistance.
Every company that manufactures consumer goods has a legal obligation to ensure that these products are reasonably safe. This is particularly true for ATVs and other off-road vehicles. These vehicles can be inherently dangerous, especially for children and inexperienced operators. If a ROV company creates a product that has some design defect that could cause a fire, this could form the basis of a strict liability claim. It is important that certain steps are taken after any injury with an ROV.
- Medical records related to the incident should be preserved.
- It should be determined if the affected vehicle was part of a recall.
- An experienced product liability attorney should be contacted.
The vast majority of ATV and ROV fires are completely preventable. They tend to involve situations where companies take certain shortcuts. This could include failing to properly test products. It may also involve using cheaper materials to make batteries or other components. Any person injured in a ROV fire may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A product liability attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Getting Legal Help For Injuries Involving ROVs
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were deeply concerned to hear about the safety issues with the Polaris Industries Ranger XD 1500 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong. It is our hope that measures are taken to prevent similar incidents.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured by a Polaris Industries Ranger XD 1500 Recreational Off-Road Vehicle? You may have legal recourse. Our team of product liability attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
