Polaris Industries Inc. on Thursday recalled about 138,000 snowmobiles sold nationwide because the fuel tank vapors can ignite, causing the tank to burst and posing a fire hazard. Electrostatic ...

Residents smelled gasoline for days and even reported fuel coming out of their taps, yet officials repeatedly assured them there was no danger. Beneath the streets, explosive vapors were quietly ...

The notice was released in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, according to a report. At least 30 reports of burst fuel tanks have been fielded by Polaris. A reported 16 of ...

Gasoline fumes contain a variety of hydrocarbons that constantly evaporate from the engine and fuel tank into the atmosphere. If the fuel is in the atmosphere, it can cause pollution, even if the ...