CPSC recall 15141
Chain driven winches
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-05-20
On 2015-05-20 the CPSC announced a recall of Chain driven winches by Hewitt Machine And Manufacturing, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15141 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2015-05-20 |
| Published | 2015-05-20 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Hewitt Machine And Manufacturing |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Chain driven winches | 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
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Hewitt-Recalls-Marine-Winches
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