CPSC2006-11-08
Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating
Warn Industries Inc., of Clackamas, Ore.
Hazard
A component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull current when in the "off" position, which can cause it to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers with winch kits containing these eight-post contactors should immediately disconnect the contactor wires from the battery and contact Warn Industries or their local dealer for a free replacement contactor.
Sold at
ATV dealers, ATV accessory retailers, mail order catalogs, and Web retailers nationwide from May 2001 through September 2005 for $700.
Affected count
About 218,000
Injuries reported
Warn Industries has received one report of a contactor failure resulting in excessive heat and melting damage to the contactor. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
United States, Japan
Products
Warn ATV and Utility Vehicle Winch Kits
Consumer contact
For additional information, consumers can contact Warn toll-free at (866) 408-3767 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or e-mail Warn at contact@warn.com - consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.warn.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Warn-Industries-Inc-Recalls-Eight-Post-ATV-Winch-Kits-for-OverheatingDon't want to check this manually?
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