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Product recall · CPSCNovember 25, 2014Serious
Pro Armor Doors for Polaris RZR 800 and 900 Utility Vehicles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The latch pin can disengage from the latch and allow the door to open while the vehicle is moving, posing a risk of ejection of an unrestrained rider and impact or laceration hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with these doors and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit.
Who to contact: Pro Armor toll-free at (888) 312-7667 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.proarmor.com and click on "2014 Latch Recall" halfway down the left side of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Pro Armor doors sold as accessories for model year 2010 through 2014 Polaris RZR 800 and RZR 900 models. The doors have a black powder coated finish and have four major components: a large square sheet metal panel, a smaller triangular sheet metal panel, a tubular metal frame and a latch. The panels are interchangeable and come in two styles. One style has cutout vents along the top and the other style has none. The smaller panel has a white Pro Armor logo below the cutouts. The door frame has the logo and "Pro Armor" on the top tube. The latch is silver with a black locking mechanism that attaches to the vehicle frame and a handle that attaches to the door.
Details
- Units affected
- About 300
- Recall date
- November 25, 2014
- Brand
- LSI Products Inc. dba Pro Armor, Riverside, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Pro Armor has received 23 reports of the latch pin disengaging. No injuries have been reported.
Powersports dealers and online nationwide from June 2014 through October 2014 for about $550 to $600 for the set of doors.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Pro Armor Recalls Doors for Polaris RZR 800 and 900 Utility Vehicles Due to Impact, Laceration Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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