TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
USTJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the dune buggies "Twister Hammerhead" with model number UM150IIR and model year 2004. The dune buggies were available in red, blue, or green. "Twister Hammerhead", the model number, and the model year can be found imprinted on the bar behind the driver and passenger seats.
Affected Products
Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/TJ-Power-Sports-Recalls-Dune-Buggies-Due-To-Ejection-Hazard |
| Title | TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/48068dcf20ad473b8860d8470a828733.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Dune Buggy |
| Hazards › Name | The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger. |
| Injuries › Name | TJ Power Sports has received one report of a seat belt breaking that resulted in nerve damage to the rider's right arm. |
| Products › Name | Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies |
| Products › Type | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products › Category I D | 2215 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 |
| Recall I D | 4285 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these dune buggies immediately and contact TJ Power Sports for instructions on how to receive a replacement seat belt. |
| Importers › Name | TJ Power Sports LLC, of Irving, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Twister dealers nationwide and online retailers from July 2004 through December 2004 for about $3,000. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the dune buggies "Twister Hammerhead" with model number UM150IIR and model year 2004. The dune buggies were available in red, blue, or green. "Twister Hammerhead", the model number, and the model year can be found imprinted on the bar behind the driver and passenger seats. |
| Recall Number | 08262 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact TJ Power Sports toll-free at (800) 275-1701 for consumer inquiries. Consumers can also obtain information via email at mail@hammerheadoffroad.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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