Hewitt recalls chain-driven marine winches (models 1501, 2001, 2501) from Dec 2013-Sep 2014 due to roller chain failure causing injury. Stop using immediately and get free chain replacement.
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.
Hewitt is recalling marine winches with model numbers 1501, 2001, and 2501 that were made between December 2013 and September 2014. The winches can have their top and bottom roller chains break, which might cause the winch to fail and injure the user or bystander.
The top and bottom roller chains in the winch can break, causing the winch and marine lift to fail. This can lead to the winch dropping heavy objects or malfunctioning, potentially causing injury to the user or bystander.
Marine users who own winches with model numbers 1501, 2001, or 2501 made between December 2013 and September 2014 are affected. Those using the winches for lifting boats or equipment are most at risk.
Check for model numbers 1501, 2001, or 2501 printed on the front label of the winch. The winches were made from December 2013 through September 2014 and have a date code in MM YY format on the front right side.
Immediately stop using the recalled winches to prevent potential injury from chain failure.
Contact Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing or your local dealer to arrange for a free replacement of the roller chains.
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.
The recalled winches have model numbers 1501, 2001, or 2501 printed on the front label.
The winches were manufactured from December 2013 through September 2014.
Look for model numbers 1501, 2001, or 2501 on the front label, and check the date code (MM YY format) on the front right side.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hewitt to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6399 — Hewitt Chain driven winches Hello, I own a Chain driven winches that is covered by recall 6399 from Hewitt. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
