CPSC recall 07-027, announced November 8, 2006, covers Warn ATV and Utility Vehicle Winch Kits (about 218,000 units). A component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull current when in the "off" position, which can cause it to overheat and pose a fire hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers with winch kits containing these eight-post contactors should immediately disconnect the contactor wires from the battery and contact Warn Industries or their local dealer for a free replacement contactor. Recall contact: call (866) 408-3767, go to www.warn.com, or email contact@warn.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves eight-post contactors used on certain 2,500 to 3,500 lb Warn ATV and Utility Vehicle Winch Kits. The black contactors were sold as a part of winch kits and have a "WARN" logo on the top and bottom of the contactor. Warn part number 62135 is printed on the bottom. Contactors are found on the vehicle attached to the power wires, between the battery and the winch. The contactor has four holes for securing it to the vehicle. A complete listing of winch kit part numbers involved in this recall can be found at www.warn.com
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull current when in the "off" position, which can cause it to overheat and pose a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Warn Industries has received one report of a contactor failure resulting in excessive heat and melting damage to the contactor. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers with winch kits containing these eight-post contactors should immediately disconnect the contactor wires from the battery and contact Warn Industries or their local dealer for a free replacement contactor.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Warn Industries
- Manufacturer
- Warn Industries Inc., of Clackamas, Ore.
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 07-027
- Units
- About 218,000
- Manufactured in
- United States, Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- ATV dealers, ATV accessory retailers, mail order catalogs, and Web retailers nationwide from May 2001 through September 2005 for $700.
Warn ATV and Utility Vehicle Winch Kits
CPSC product type: All Terrain/Utility Vehicle/Snowmobile Acc.
Recall contact information
For additional information, consumers can contact Warn toll-free at (866) 408-3767 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or e-mail Warn at contact@warn.com - consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.warn.com
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