Pro Armor Recalls Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Laceration Hazards
USPro Armor Recalls Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Laceration Hazards
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 |
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