The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14E048000·Announced 2014-07-25

Triangle Warning Signs Recalled for Inadequate Light Reflection

W.W. Grainger is recalling triangle warning signs that may not reflect enough light, potentially failing to warn other drivers of parked vehicles.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 safety device that fails to meet federal standards, creating a risk of harm (crash) due to inadequate warning, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Imperial Supplies, LLC, a division of W.W. Grainger, Inc., is recalling certain triangle warning signs manufactured by Torch and labeled C&J. Test reports indicate that these signs may reflect an inadequate amount of light, causing them to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 125, "Warning devices."

Warning triangles that do not properly reflect light may fail to warn others that a vehicle is parked, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began in late September 2014.

Imperial Supplies, LLC will notify customers and replace the current triangle warning signs with new ones. Owners may contact Imperial Supplies, LLC customer service at 1-800-558-2808 ext 4964344. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
16,527

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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