CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2019-09-05

MW Company Recalls MOMO Quick Release Steering Wheel Adapters Due to Crash Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury and Death

19202 · Recalled 2019-09-05 · CPSC page

Recalled quick release steering wheel adaptors in black and black-with-red with “MOMO” printed on top.
Recalled quick release steering wheel adaptors in black and black-with-red with “MOMO” printed on top.

Description

This recall involves MOMO Quick Release Steering Adapters for Race Cars available in all-black and in black-with-red. Steering wheel adapters of both color schemes each have "MOMO" printed in white at the top. The all-black recalled steering wheel adapters display model number QRMOMOBKBK, and the black-with-red recalled adapters display model number QRMOMOBKRD.

Hazards

The steering wheel adapter's quick release can activate inadvertently and cause the race car's steering wheel to suddenly detach from its steering column while the vehicle is in motion, rendering the vehicle impossible to steer and posing a crash hazard and risk of serious injury and death to the driver.

Reported injuries

MW Company has received one report of the steering wheel adaptor's quick release mechanism engaging inadvertently. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled steering wheel adapters and return them to MW Company for a full refund. Those who purchased the recalled steering wheel adapters directly from MW Company online will be contacted by the company.

Products

NameModelUnits
MOMO Quick Release Steering Wheel Adapters for Race CarsAbout 260

Parties

Distributor
MW Company, of Kansas City, Mo.
Made in
United States
Sold at
Some small retailers, online at www.momo.com, www.jegs.com, www.summitracing.com, www.ogracing.com, www.windingroad.com, www.hrpworld.com, www.jhpusa.com, www.ltbautosport.com, www.timmcamis.com, www, motorstate.com, www.carworx.pe, www.crowderscustomizing.com, www.enjukuracing.com, www.launchdistribution.com, ww.m2distributing.com, www.optionsauto.com, www.pegasusautoracing.com, www.parkhaus1.com, www.winecountrymotorsports.com

Consumer contact

MW Company at 800-749-6666 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at info@momousa.com or online at www.momo.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 19202. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.