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🧸 Product GB May 8, 2020

Polaris — Phoenix 200

All-terrain vehicle.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The stop of the throttle lever might have become damaged during shipping. Consequently, the throttle limiter might not properly work, leading to unexpected behaviour of the vehicle and increasing the risk of accident.

Origin
Taiwan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2318 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A Polaris Phoenix 200 vehicle may have a broken throttle limiter from shipping. This part controls speed.

What's happening? The throttle limiter might not work right. This could make the vehicle behave unexpectedly and raise the chance of an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own or use a Polaris Phoenix 200, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the vehicle and ask your dealer or a mechanic for help. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before making any changes.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Polaris
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The stop of the throttle lever might have become damaged during shipping. Consequently, the throttle limiter might not properly work, leading to unexpected behaviour of the vehicle and increasing the risk of accident. · Origin: Taiwan

First published
May 8, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001191

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Polaris — Phoenix 200. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The stop of the throttle lever might have become damaged during shipping. Consequently, the throttle limiter might not properly work, leading to unexpected behaviour of the vehicle and increasing the...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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