CPSC recall · Reported May 20, 2015
Hewitt Recalls Marine Winches Due to Injury 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.
Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc., of Nicollet, Minn. recalled This recall includes Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing winches with model number 1501, 2001 ….
Hewitt Recalls Marine Winches Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc., of Nicollet, Minn. in May 20, 2015. Reason: The top and bottom roller chains in the winch can break, causing the winch and marine lift to fail. This can …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled winches and contact Hewitt Machine &…. Verify recall #15141 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc., of Nicollet, Minn. issued this CPSC recall-The top and bottom roller chains in the winch can break, causing the winch and marine lift to fail. This can ….
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- agency class
- May 20, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15141 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15141 |
| Date reported | May 20, 2015 |
| Date initiated | May 20, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc., of Nicollet, Minn. |
| Affected scope | About 1,700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled winches and contact Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing or their local dealer to …
- Check the recall number (15141) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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