Polaris ATVs, candles by Target recalled

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The following recalls have been announced: . About 61,000 Polaris all-terrain vehicles, manufactured by Polaris Industries Inc., because some models could have defective electronic control modules that overheat, posing fire hazards that could cause injury or death. The company has learned of at least 68…
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The following recalls have been announced:

. About 61,000 Polaris all-terrain vehicles, manufactured by Polaris Industries Inc., because some models could have defective electronic control modules that overheat, posing fire hazards that could cause injury or death. The company has learned of at least 68 incidents of overheating, though no injuries were reported. The recall covers certain 2004.5 and 2005 model year Sportsman, Scrambler 500 ATVs, Trail Boss and Magnum 330 ATVs. Polaris dealers sold the ATVs nationwide from August 2004 to February 2005. For more information, call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 or visit www.polarisindustries.com or www.cpsc.gov.

. About 230,000 birch and bark candles, manufactured by Target Corp., because the material surrounding the candles can ignite, posing fire hazards. The company has received at least 18 reports of the product catching fire and five reports of property damage. Target stores sold the candles nationwide from September 2004 to January 2005. For more information, call Target at (800) 440-0680 or visit www.target.com or www.cpsc.gov


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