Automann Warning Triangle Set recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 7, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Automann Inc. recalls Automann Warning Triangle Set

Recall number

21E001000

Brand / firm

Automann

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 86,243 units

Why it was recalled

The warning triangles may not be sufficiently visible to oncoming vehicles, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Automann Inc. (Automann) is recalling certain Warning Triangle Sets, part number 562.9000. The color, reflectivity and stability of the warning triangles may result in reduced effectiveness. As such, these parts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 125, "Warning Devices."

What to do

Automann will notify its distributors offering a credit for the full purchase price for all returned or destroyed units in its inventory. Automann will request that distributors notify all purchasers, for them to return the warning triangle kits, for a credit of the full purchase price. The recall began January 18, 2021. Owners may contact Automann customer service at 1-201-529-4996. Automann's number for this recall is 0012021.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.