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TJ Power Sports Recalls Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard

Recalled May 6, 2008 · CPSC recall 08262 · TJ Power Sports

Recalled Dune Buggy
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these dune buggies immediately and contact TJ Power Sports for instructions on how to receive a replacement seat belt.
Units
About 400
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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these dune buggies immediately and contact TJ Power Sports for instructions on how to receive a replacement seat belt.

Contact

For additional information, contact TJ Power Sports toll-free at (800) 275-1701 for consumer inquiries. Consumers can also obtain information via email at [email protected]

Product
Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies
Imported by
TJ Power Sports LLC, of Irving, Texas
Retailers
Twister dealers nationwide and online retailers from July 2004 through December 2004 for about $3,000.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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