Quick Ramps 490-150-010 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 04E029000
Manufacturer: MTD CONSUMER GROUP, INC.
Date of Owner Notification: April 28th, 2004

Defect Summary:
ARNOLD "QUICK RAMPS" PORTABLE LOADING RAMPS P/NS 490-150-005, 490-150-008, 490-150-009, 490-150-010, AND 490-150-015. THE CRIMP THAT HOLDS THE CABLE AND HOOK TOGETHER OF THE RETAINING CABLES WERE NOT CRIMPED ALL THE WAY AND CAN FAIL WHILE IN USE ALLOWING THE RAMP TO FALL TO THE GROUND.

Consequence Summary:
PERSONS MAY INJURED IF THE CABLE FAILS AND THE RAMP FALLS.

Corrective Summary:
MTD, THROUGH ARNOLD, WILL SUBSTITUTE NYLON OR POLYPROPYLENE ANCHOR STRAPS FOR THE CABLES. THIS REMEDY IS FREE TO THE CUSTOMER AND CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING ARNOLD AT 1-866-864-2949. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ARNOLD AT THE NUMBER LISTED ABOVE.

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).