Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits
Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating
Why was Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: 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 [email protected] - consumers also can visit the firm's Web site at www.warn.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Warn ATV and Utility Vehicle Winch Kits
- Company
- Warn Industries Inc., of Clackamas, Ore.
- Quantity
- About 218,000
- Sold at
- ATV dealers, ATV accessory retailers, mail order catalogs, and Web retailers nationwide from May 2001 through September 2005 for $700.
- Recall date
- November 8, 2006
- Incidents / 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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