9999 AMES CARGO CARRIER Recall

Campaign:

02E051000 on 09/10/2002

Component:

Unknown or other

Affected:

4,000

Defect:

Ames panorama cargo carrier which is attached to the top of a vehicle. all of these carriers are being recalled. the straps can rip and the carrier can fly off the vehicle.

Consequence:

If the carrier flies off the vehicle while it is in motion, it could strike a pedestrian or another vehicle, possibly resulting in personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Northpole usa will notify all of the ames department stores that the carrier was provided to and repurchase them. notification to customers began september 9, 2002. owners should contact northpole usa at 800-613-1225.

Notes:

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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