OPSS Not provided Electrical appliances equipment
Product Recall: WARN(R) Handheld Wireless/Corded Remote Control for VR EVO Winches (2302-0100)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): · Ref. 2302-0100
Reason for the recall
- It is possible that water ingress and/or corrosion on specific locations on the remotes’ circuit boards may cause the winch to operate inadvertently.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandWARN(R)
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
WARN(R) Handheld Wireless/Corded Remote Control for VR EVO Winches
- Brand
- WARN(R)
- Category
- Electrical appliances equipment
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product recall
- Summary
- Product: WARN(R) Handheld Wireless/Corded Remote Control for VR EVO Winches
- Hazard: It is possible that water ingress and/or corrosion on specific locations on the remotes’ circuit boards may cause the winch to operate inadvertently.
- Corrective action: The remote control has been recalled from end users. The winch is not affected by the recall.
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment - Remote Control for Winch
- Brand
- WARN(R)
- Manufacturing Period
- The recall affects serial numbers range from 03062019xxxx-29112022xxxx (03 June 2019 – 29 November 2022). Serial numbers are located on the back side of the winch drum support.
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Description
- The affected remote switch face configurations have all black components on the remote switch face.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- A small number of remotes exposed to water and/or corrosion on specific locations on the circuit board may cause the winch to start operating when not intended, or to not turn off when the switch button is released, posing an injury hazard.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
- Corrective action
- Consumers have been contacted by WARN® directly and have been instructed to immediately:
- Inspect the remote for any internal corrosion or signs of water ingress.
- Open the remote by removing the 3 screws and remove the batteries. Removing the batteries disables the wireless function of the remote.
- If corrosion is identified, contact WARN® to arrange a replacement remote.
- Further information can be accessed on the WARN® website at: https://international.warn.com/vr-evo-remote-info.
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2302-0100
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The remote control has been recalled from end users. The winch is not affected by the recall.
- Product information
- Type
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment - Remote Control for Winch
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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