The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named
below,today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers shouldstop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of Product: Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies
Units: About 400
Importer: TJ Power Sports LLC, of Irving, Texas
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.
Incidents/Injuries: TJ Power Sports has received one report of a seat belt
breaking that resulted in nerve damage to the rider's right arm.
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.
Sold through: Twister dealers nationwide and online retailers from July 2004
through December 2004 for about $3,000.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these dune buggies immediately and contact
TJ Power Sports for instructions on how to receive a replacement seat belt.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, visit the firm's Web site
www.tjpowersports.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product,please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08262.html
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard
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