Pro Armor Recalls Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 12723 · announced February 21, 2012 · Lsi Products Inc. Dba Pro Armor Of Riverside, Cal · 5,200 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with this latch installed and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Pro Armor has received nine reports of the latch pin disengaging. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Powersports dealers and online nationwide from January 2011 through November 2011 for about $50.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.