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Northpole, Ames Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled September 4, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02E051000 · Northpole
Hazard
IF THE CARRIER FLIES OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS IN MOTION, IT COULD STRIKE A PEDESTRIAN OR ANOTHER VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
NORTHPOLE USA WILL NOTIFY ALL OF THE AMES DEPARTMENT STORES THAT THE CARRIER WAS PROVIDED TO AND REPURCHASE THEM. NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMERS BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NORTHPOLE USA AT 800-613-1225.
Units
4,000 units
Description
AMES PANORAMA CARGO CARRIER WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE TOP OF A VEHICLE. ALL OF THESE CARRIERS ARE BEING RECALLED. THE STRAPS CAN RIP AND THE CARRIER CAN FLY OFF THE VEHICLE.
What to do
NORTHPOLE USA WILL NOTIFY ALL OF THE AMES DEPARTMENT STORES THAT THE CARRIER WAS PROVIDED TO AND REPURCHASE THEM. NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMERS BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NORTHPOLE USA AT 800-613-1225.
Product
Northpole CARGO CARRIER
Manufacturer(s)
NORTHPOLE USA
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →