TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-05-06). Hazards: impact injury, injury. Models: UM150IIR. About 400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08262 |
| Published | 2008-05-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Products | Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies |
| Firm named in the title | TJ Power Sports |
| Firms | TJ Power Sports LLC, of Irving, Texas (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Model numbers | UM150IIR |
| Hazard classes | impact injury, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Twister dealers nationwide and online retailers from July 2004 through December 2004 for about $3,000. |
Description
This recall involves the dune buggies "Twister Hammerhead" with model number UM150IIR and model year 2004. The dune buggies were available in red, blue, or green. "Twister Hammerhead", the model number, and the model year can be found imprinted on the bar behind the driver and passenger seats.
Hazard
The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to driver and passenger.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these dune buggies immediately and contact TJ Power Sports for instructions on how to receive a replacement seat belt.
Incidents and injuries
TJ Power Sports has received one report of a seat belt breaking that resulted in nerve damage to the rider's right arm.
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