Hewitt Recalls Marine Winches Due to Injury Hazard

Recall date

May 20, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15141

Brand / firm

Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc., of Nicollet, Minn.

Sold / distributed

Independent boat and watersport dealers nationwide and internationally and online at buyhewitt.com from April 2014 through October 2014 for about $400.

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.