CPSC2001-07-24
CPSC, Warn Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Winch Kits
White-Rodgers
Hazard
An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, even when the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately disconnect the solenoid wires from their ATV and call their local ATV dealer or Warn Industries to receive the free replacement solenoid and installation instructions.
Sold at
ATV dealers and specialty retailers nationwide and mail order catalogs sold these ATV winch kits, from November 2000 through May 2001, for about $400.
Affected count
50,000
Injuries reported
Warn Industries has received five reports of ATV fires started from winch kits installed on these vehicles in the U.S., and four reports of ATV fires in Canada. One consumer reportedly suffered smoke inhalation as a result of one of these fires. The fires resulted in loss or damage to the ATVs and, in some cases, adjacent vehicles or surrounding structures.
Products
Winch Kits used with All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Consumer contact
Consumers can call Warn Industries at (877) 277-0539 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; e-mail the firm at cs@warn.com; or visit their website at www.warn.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Warn-Industries-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-ATV-Winch-KitsDon't want to check this manually?
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