CPSC recall · Reported November 8, 2006
Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating
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.
Warn Industries Inc., of Clackamas, Ore. recalled This recall involves eight-post contactors used on certain 2,500 to 3,500 lb Warn ATV and….
Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating was recalled by Warn Industries Inc., of Clackamas, Ore. in November 8, 2006. Reason: A component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull current when in the "off" positi…. Remedy: Consumers with winch kits containing these eight-post contactors should immediately disco…. Verify recall #07027 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Warn Industries Inc., of Clackamas, Ore. issued this CPSC recall-A component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull current when in the "off" positi….
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- agency class
- November 8, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07027 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 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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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
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07027 |
| Date reported | November 8, 2006 |
| Date initiated | November 8, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Warn Industries Inc., of Clackamas, Ore. |
| Affected scope | About 218,000 |
| 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.
What to do with this recall
Consumers with winch kits containing these eight-post contactors should immediately disconnect the contactor wires from the batte…
- Check the recall number (07027) 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
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