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

Latch for Utility Vehicle Door

Date of Recall

2012-02-21

CPSC Release Number

12-723

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 5,200

Importer

LSI Products Inc. dba Pro Armor of Riverside, Cal.

Sold By

Powersports dealers and online nationwide from January 2011 through November 2011 for about $50.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

Pro Armor has received nine reports of the latch pin disengaging. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with this latch installed and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit.

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.

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