Warn Industries Recalls Wireless Remote Kits Due to Winch Movement Risk
Warn Industries is recalling Wireless Remote Kits (part numbers 90287 and 90289) because the remote control may be incompatible with legacy winches, causing unexpected movement and increasing injury risk.
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 risk-of-harm product (unexpected winch movement) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Warn Industries, Inc. is recalling certain Wireless Remote Kits with part numbers 90287 and 90289. The recall affects 8,574 units. The wireless handheld remote control may be incompatible with some legacy winches, which can cause unexpected winch movements.
A winch that operates unintentionally may increase the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Owner notification letters were mailed on July 15, 2026. Warn will reimburse customers as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact WARN customer service at 1-800-543-9276 for further information.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH recall
- Manufacturer
- WARN Industries, Inc.
- Affected units
- 8,574
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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