Hewitt Recalls Marine Winches Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 15141 · May 20, 2015 · Hewitt
1,700
units affected
1,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15141
- Date
- May 20, 2015
- Company
- Hewitt
- Units affected
- 1,700
- Product
- Chain driven winches
- Product type
- Tools and Hardware
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall includes Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing winches with model number 1501, 2001 and 2501 printed on the front label of the product. The winches can be used in various marine lifts. The products are silver, metal and measure 21 inches high by 12 inches wide by 8 inches deep. Recalled winches were manufactured December 2013 through September 2014 and have a date code in the MM YY format stamped on the front right side of the product.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been six incidents of the roller chains breaking in the recalled winch housing. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent boat and watersport dealers nationwide and internationally and online at buyhewitt.com from April 2014 through October 2014 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chain driven winches?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.