The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08262·Announced 2008-05-06

TJ Power Sports Recalls Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies Due To Ejection Hazard

TJ Power Sports is recalling about 400 Twister Hammerhead dune buggies because the seat belt adjustment can break, posing an ejection and injury hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (ejection hazard) where injury has been reported (nerve damage), but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

TJ Power Sports LLC is recalling about 400 Twister Hammerhead dune buggies with model number UM150IIR and model year 2004. The dune buggies were available in red, blue, or green. The model number and model year can be found imprinted on the bar behind the driver and passenger seats.

The recall is due to a defect in the seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle, which can break during impact or stress. This poses an ejection and injury hazard to the driver and passenger. TJ Power Sports has received one report of a seat belt breaking that resulted in nerve damage to the rider's right arm.

The dune buggies were sold at Twister dealers nationwide and online retailers from July 2004 through December 2004 for about $3,000. Consumers should stop using these dune buggies immediately and contact TJ Power Sports for instructions on how to receive a replacement seat belt. For additional information, consumers can contact TJ Power Sports toll-free at (800) 275-1701 or via email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies
Manufacturer
TJ Power Sports LLC, of Irving, Texas
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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