NORTHPOLE USA: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by NORTHPOLE USA in 2002. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

September 4, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NORTHPOLE/AMES CARGO CARRIER

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.

NHTSA ID: 02E051000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 4,000

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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