CPSCGeneral Alert
Pro Armor Recalls Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Lacerati...
Published: February 21, 2012Recall ID: 12723Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Latch for Utility Vehicle Door
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Pro-Armor-Recalls-Latches-for-Utility-Vehicle-Doors-Due-to-Ejection-and-Laceration-Hazards |
| Title | Pro Armor Recalls Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Laceration Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12723.12723.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Utility vehicle latches |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Pro Armor has received nine reports of the latch pin disengaging. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Latch for Utility Vehicle Door |
| Products › Type | Utility Vehicles |
| Products › Category I D | 68355 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,200 |
| Recall I D | 1181 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with this latch installed and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Powersports dealers and online nationwide from January 2011 through November 2011 for about $50. |
| Recall Date | 2012-02-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | LSI Products Inc. dba Pro Armor of Riverside, Cal. |
| Recall Number | 12723 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |