The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21E001000·Announced 2021-01-07

Automann Recalls Warning Triangle Sets for Reduced Visibility and Stability

Automann is recalling Warning Triangle Sets because their color, reflectivity, and stability may reduce effectiveness, potentially increasing crash risk.

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 safety device that may fail to prevent secondary crashes due to reduced visibility, representing a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Automann Inc. is recalling certain Warning Triangle Sets, part number 562.9000. The recall involves 86,243 units. The defect is that the color, reflectivity, and stability of the warning triangles may result in reduced effectiveness, causing the parts to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 125, "Warning Devices."

The warning triangles may not be sufficiently visible to oncoming vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Automann will notify its distributors to offer a credit for the full purchase price for all returned or destroyed units in their inventory. Distributors are requested to notify all purchasers to return the warning triangle kits for a full purchase price credit. The recall began on January 18, 2021. Owners may contact Automann customer service at 1-201-529-4996 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Automann Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Safety Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
86,243

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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