CPSC2015-05-20
Hewitt Recalls Marine Winches Due to Injury Hazard
Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc., of Nicollet, Minn.
Hazard
The top and bottom roller chains in the winch can break, causing the winch and marine lift to fail. This can pose an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled winches and contact Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing or their local dealer to arrange for a free replacement of the roller chains.
Sold at
Independent boat and watersport dealers nationwide and internationally and online at buyhewitt.com from April 2014 through October 2014 for about $400.
Affected count
About 1,700
Injuries reported
There have been six incidents of the roller chains breaking in the recalled winch housing. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Chain driven winches
Consumer contact
Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc. at (800) 544-2067 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.hewitt-roll-a-dock.com and click on "2014 Lift Chains Recall" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Hewitt-Recalls-Marine-WinchesDon't want to check this manually?
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