Chain driven winches
CPSC Recall #15-141 — May 20, 2015
Product
Chain driven winches
Description
The top and bottom roller chains in the winch can break, causing the winch and marine lift to fail.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
There have been six incidents of the roller chains breaking in the recalled winch housing. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Units Affected
About 1,700
Sold At
Independent boat and watersport dealers nationwide and internationally and online at buyhewitt.com from April 2014 through October 2014 for about $400.
Manufacturer
Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc., of Nicollet, Minn.
Manufactured In
USA