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CPSC recall · Reported July 24, 2001

CPSC, Warn Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Winch Kits

An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, even when the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use.

Recall #
01207
Affected scope
50,000
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White-Rodgers recalled The A2000 winch kit is normally mounted directly to the ATV and is used as a vehicle reco… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, Warn Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATV Winch Kits was recalled by White-Rodgers in July 24, 2001. Reason: An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, ev…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately disconnect the solenoid wires from their ATV and call their …. Verify recall #01207 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

White-Rodgers issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, ev….

Moderate
severity level
50K units
affected scope
July 24, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01207 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #01207) was formally reported on July 24, 2001. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. White-Rodgers is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 50,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, even when the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately disconnect the solenoid wires from their ATV and call their local ATV dealer or Warn Industries to receive the free replacement solenoid and installation instructions. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

50,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The A2000 winch kit is normally mounted directly to the ATV and is used as a vehicle recovery tool. To control the winch direction, the A2000 uses a round switch that mounts to the rack or handlebars of the ATV. The winch is gray and has a "Warn" logo on the body of the winch below the model number, "A2000." The A2000 winch kit includes a solenoid, which is used to interrupt the power to the winch and was manufactured by White-Rodgers. "White-Rodgers" is written on the label of the solenoid. The solenoid is found attached to the power wire between the battery and the switch. The bracket used to attach the affected solenoid has one open slot and one hole. PART NUMBERS AFFECTED: 36001 36927 60278 61465 22465 38633 60977 62136 35197 38997 60978 62137 36650 39295 61134 62255 36448 60171 61275 62336 36814 60245 61463 360012 This recall does not include the Warn ATV winch kits with Camdec solenoids, used prior to the White-Rodgers solenoid.

Reason for recall

An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, even when the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately disconnect the solenoid wires from their ATV and call their local ATV dealer or Warn Industries to receive the free replacement solenoid and installation instructions.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 01207
Date reported July 24, 2001
Date initiated July 24, 2001
Recalling firm White-Rodgers
Affected scope 50,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

50,000 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately disconnect the solenoid wires from their ATV and call their local ATV dealer or Warn Industries to r…

  • Check the recall number (01207) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The A2000 winch kit is normally mounted directly to the ATV and is used as a vehicle recovery tool. To control the winch direction, the A2000 uses a round switch that mounts to the rack or handlebars of the ATV. The winch is gray and has a "Warn" logo on the body of the winch below the model number, "A2000." The A2000 winch kit includes a solenoid, which is used to interrupt the power to the winch and was manufactured by White-Rodgers. "White-Rodgers" is written on the label of the solenoid. The solenoid is found attached to the power wire between the battery and the switch. The bracket used to attach the affected solenoid has one open slot and one hole. PART NUMBERS AFFECTED: 36001 36927 60278 61465 22465 38633 60977 62136 35197 38997 60978 62137 36650 39295 61134 62255 36448 60171 61275 62336 36814 60245 61463 360012 This recall does not include the Warn ATV winch kits with Camdec solenoids, used prior to the White-Rodgers solenoid.. Recalled by White-Rodgers. Units affected: 50,000.
Why was this product recalled?
An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, even when the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately disconnect the solenoid wires from their ATV and call their local ATV dealer or Warn Industries to receive the free replacement solenoid and installation instructions.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 24, 2001. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01207.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (01207) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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