May 6, 2008
TJ Power Sports is recalling about 400 Twister Hammerhead Dune Buggies. The seat belt adjustment for the shoulder buckle can break during impact or stress, posing an ejection and injury hazard to 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.
This recall involves the '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.
The buggies were sold through Twister dealers nationwide and online retailers from July 2004 through December 2004 for about $3,000. They were made in China.
Consumers should stop using these dune buggies immediately and contact TJ Power Sports for instructions on how to receive a replacement seat belt.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TJ Power Sports toll-free at (877) 867-7678 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.tjpowersports.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
