Press Release –

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Warn ATV and Utility Vehicle Winch Kits

Units: About 218,000

Manufacturer: Warn Industries Inc., of Clackamas, Ore. (manufacturer of the winch kits)

Hazard: A component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull current when in the “off” position, which can cause it to overheat and pose a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Warn Industries has received one report of a contactor failure resulting in excessive heat and melting damage to the contactor. No injuries were reported.

Description: This recall involves eight-post contactors used on certain 2,500 to 3,500 lb Warn ATV and Utility Vehicle Winch Kits.

The black contactors were sold as a part of winch kits and have a “WARN” logo on the top and bottom of the contactor. Warn part number 62135 is printed on the bottom.

Contactors are found on the vehicle attached to the power wires, between the battery and the winch. The contactor has four holes for securing it to the vehicle. A complete listing of winch kit part numbers involved in this recall can be found at www.warn.com

Sold by: ATV dealers, ATV accessory retailers, mail order catalogs, and Web retailers nationwide from May 2001 through September 2005 for $700.

Manufactured in: United States (contactors were manufactured in Japan)

Remedy: Consumers with winch kits containing these eight-post contactors should immediately disconnect the contactor wires from the battery and contact Warn Industries or their local dealer for a free replacement contactor.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Warn toll-free at (866) 408-3767 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or e-mail Warn at contact@warn.com – consumers also can visit the firm’s Web site at Warn.com

Press Release –

Nac’s Racing invites you to its 1st Annual Open House and Quad Show on Saturday, October 28th from 10 am to 5pm at Nac’s world headquarters in Saugerties New York.

Free hot dogs, catalogs and stickers are available and promotional prizes will be handed out all day. Bring your ATV and show it off to the crowd. Admission is free and trophies and prizes will be awarded. You’ll also receive a FREE Nac’s t-shirt with every purchase over $100.

Pro Rider & WPSA Rookie of The Year Rocco Arno Jr. will also be on hand to offer racing tips and hang out with the crowd.

Nac’s is located one mile west of Thruway Exit 20 heading towards Woodstock. Call 1-866-600-NACS for more information and visit NACSRACING.COM

Push Rules Apply – EZ Ups Welcome – No Alcohol Please!

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