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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 21, 2012Serious
Pro Armor Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Laceration Hazards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The latch pin can disengage from the latch allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. This can pose 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
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with this latch installed and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Pro Armor at (888) 312-7667 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or via the firm's website at www.proarmor.com. Pro Armor is contacting its customers directly.
The product
The Pro Armor Slam Latches are black metal door latches sold for use in Polaris RZR, Can-Am Commander and Kawasaki Teryx utility vehicles. The latches were sold separately or purchased as an add-on installed on a door that was bought separately.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,200
- Recall date
- February 21, 2012
- Made or distributed by
- LSI Products Inc. dba Pro Armor of Riverside, Cal.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Pro Armor has received nine reports of the latch pin disengaging. No injuries have been reported.
Powersports dealers and online nationwide from January 2011 through November 2011 for about $50.
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 Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and 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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