StoreYourBoard.com Recalls Hi-Lift Storage Hoists Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 20774 · Sep 3, 2020 · StoreYourBoard.com
36,700
units affected
36,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20774
- Date
- Sep 3, 2020
- Company
- StoreYourBoard.com
- Units affected
- 36,700
- Product
- Hi-Lift Storage Hoist Classic and Pro models sold with green polypropylene straps
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the green polypropylene straps sold with Hi-Lift Storage Hoist Classic and Pro models storage hoists. The Hi-Lift Storage Hoist is used to suspend equipment for purposes of storage. The packaging for the Hi-Lift Storage Hoist says "Spire Supply." Only green straps are included in this recall.
What can happen
The green straps can break while the Hi-Lift Storage Hoist is in use, causing whatever object was being stored in the hoist to fall, posing an injury hazard to passersby.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled straps and contact StoreYourBoard.com for instructions on proper disposal of the green straps and how to receive free black replacement straps. StoreYourBoard.com is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- StoreYourBoard has received six reports of straps breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at www.StoreYourBoard.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and eBay.com nationwide from January 2018 through June 2020 for about $35 with the Hi-Lift Storage Hoist.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hi-lift storage hoist classic and pro models sold with green polypropylene straps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled straps and contact StoreYourBoard.com for instructions on proper disposal of the green straps and how to receive free black replacement straps. StoreYourBoard.com is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The green straps can break while the Hi-Lift Storage Hoist is in use, causing whatever object was being stored in the hoist to fall, posing an injury hazard to passersby.
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.