CPSC recall 12-723, announced February 21, 2012, covers LSI Products Inc. dba Pro Armor Latch for Utility Vehicle Door (about 5,200 units). The latch pin can disengage from the latch allowing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with this latch installed and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (888) 312-7667, or go to www.proarmor.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Pro Armor has received nine reports of the latch pin disengaging. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using vehicles with this latch installed and contact Pro Armor for a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LSI Products Inc. dba Pro Armor
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 12-723
- Units
- About 5,200
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Powersports dealers and online nationwide from January 2011 through November 2011 for about $50.
- Distributor
- LSI Products Inc. dba Pro Armor of Riverside, Cal.
Latch for Utility Vehicle Door
CPSC product type: Utility Vehicles
Recall contact information
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.
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