The top and bottom roller chains in the winch can break
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Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing of Nicollet, Minn., is recalling about 1,700 chain-driven winches.
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.
There have been 6 incidents of the roller chains breaking in the recalled winch housing. No injuries have been reported.
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, 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.
The winches, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at independent boat and watersport dealers nationwide and internationally and online at buyhewitt.com from April 2014, through October 2014, for about $400.
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.
Consumers may contact Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing at (800) 544-2067 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
