Pro Armor Recalls Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Laceration Hazards
Utility vehicle latches
Latch for Utility Vehicle Door
Recall Date: February 21st, 2012 Type: Utility Vehicles Units: About 5,200 Hazards:
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. Remedies:
Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with this latch installed and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit.
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.
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.
Injuries:
Pro Armor has received nine reports of the latch pin disengaging. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Powersports dealers and online nationwide from January 2011 through November 2011 for about $50.
Importers:
LSI Products Inc. dba Pro Armor of Riverside, Cal.