Consumers Union Glove Compartment Kit Recalls
All Consumers Union Glove Compartment Kit recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.May 1st, 2002
Recalled Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Date
May 1st, 2002
May 1st, 2002
Units Effected
15,000
15,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 02E030000
Manufacturer: CONSUMERS UNION
Date of Owner Notification: April 26th, 2002
Defect Summary:
GLOVE COMPARTMENT ORGANIZER SENT AS A FREE GIFT FOR A NEW CONSUMER REPORTS SUBSCRIPTION. THE KIT CONTAINS A FLASHLIGHT, TIRE GAUGE, POCKETKNIFE, PEN AND PAD. THE FLASHLIGHT MAY OVERHEAT AND THERE IS AN ACCURACY PROBLEM WITH THE TIRE GAUGE. Consequence Summary:
IMPROPER INFLATION OF TIRES CAN POSE A SAFETY HAZARD. AN OVERHEATED FLASHLIGHT COULD RESULT IN BURNS. Corrective Summary:
CUSTOMERS SHOULD REMOVE THE BATTERIES FROM THE FLASHLIGH IMMEDIATELY. EITHER DISPOSE OF THE TIRE GAUGE AND FLASHLIGHT OR RETURN THEM TO CONSUMERS UNION WHICH IS OFFERING INCENTIVES TO ITS CUSTOMERS TO DISCARD/RETURN THE DEFECTIVE PARTS OF THIS KIT. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE INCENTIVES, PLEASE CONTACT CONSUMERS UNION AT 888-471-8860. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2002. Recall Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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