Chain driven winches Recalled for Injury Hazard
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.
What You Should Do
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.
Consumer Contact
Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc. at (800) 544-2067 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.hewitt-roll-a-dock.com and click on "2014 Lift Chains Recall" link at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Products
Chain driven winches
Injuries & Incidents
- There have been six incidents of the roller chains breaking in the recalled winch housing. No injuries have been reported.