Remotes for winches in Polaris RANGER 1000, XP 1000 or XD 1500 vehicles Model Year 2020-2026
Official notice
18 Nov 2025
Last checked
18 Nov 2025
An official ACCC notice concerns Remotes for winches in Polaris RANGER 1000, XP 1000 or XD 1500 vehicles Model Year 2020-2026. Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button coin batteries inside their bodies. Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal. In Australia, children have suffered serious injuries or died from swallowing button/coin batteries. If you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button or coin battery: Call Triple Zero (000) if a child is having any difficulty breathing. Call the Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26, available 24 hours a day. They can direct you to an appropriate medical facility. Early action can save lives. Do not wait for symptoms to develop. Published 2025-11-18.
What to do now
Stop using the winch remote immediately and place it out of reach of children. Do not remove the batteries from the remote. Complete the online form or contact Polaris directly to request a pre-paid satchel to return your remote and have the remote cover replaced. Alternatively, return the remote to your local Polaris dealer for a remote cover replacement at no cost. Contact Polaris Sales Australia Pty Ltd call: 03 9394 5610, 9.00 am to 4.30pm AEST, Monday to Friday visit: https://www.polarisaustralia.com/find-a-dealer/map-view.html
Recall number
3048cdab-3cfc-45e3-8c12-6bd46bb430d0
Official notice
2025-11-18
The hazard
The hazard
Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button coin batteries inside their bodies. Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal. In Australia, children have suffered serious injuries or died from swallowing button/coin batteries. If you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button or coin battery: Call Triple Zero (000) if a child is having any difficulty breathing. Call the Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26, available 24 hours a day. They can direct you to an appropriate medical facility. Early action can save lives. Do not wait for symptoms to develop.
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