BATTERY PACKS
DETAILS: Goal Zero’s Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs that are used to charge cellphones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They were sold at REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Goalzero.com from March 2010 through November 2013.
WHY: The battery packs can overcharge, overheat, bulge and melt the battery pack’s enclosure, posing a fire hazard and risk of property damage.
INCIDENTS: One report of a fire and two reports of property damage due to the battery packs overheating. One consumer reported becoming ill after breathing fumes from an overheated battery pack.
HOW MANY: About 10,000 in the U.S., 110 in Canada.
FOR MORE: Call Goal Zero at 877-897-3193 or visit www.goalzero.com and click on “Product Notifications” for more information.
UTILITY VEHICLE DOORS
DETAILS: Pro Armor doors sold as accessories for model year 2010 through 2014 Polaris RZR 800 and RZR 900 models. They were sold at Powersports dealers and online nationwide from June 2014 through October 2014.
WHY: The latch pin can disengage from the latch and allow the door to open while the vehicle is moving, posing a risk of ejection of an unrestrained rider and impact or laceration hazards.
INCIDENTS: 23 reports of the latch pin disengaging. No injuries have been reported.
HOW MANY: About 300.
FOR MORE: Call Pro Armor at 888-312-7667 or visit www.proarmor.com.
— ASSOCIATED PRESS