Hewitt Recalls Marine Winches Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 15141. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 15141 has the recall date 20 May 2015. The notice names the firm Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing. The recall has about 1,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Tools and Hardware.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | There have been six incidents of the roller chains breaking in the recalled winch housing. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,700 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Chain driven winches, About 1,700, Tools and Hardware |
| Sold at | Independent boat and watersport dealers nationwide and internationally and online at buyhewitt.com from April 2014 through October 2014 for about $400. |
| Manufacturer | Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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- Category: Tools and Hardware
- CPSC recalls of 2015
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,700Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Tools and Hardware
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15141The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15141. https://recallregister.com/product/6399-hewitt-recalls-marine-winches-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15141 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been six incidents of the roller chains breaking in the recalled winch housing. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent boat and watersport dealers nationwide and internationally and online at buyhewitt.com from April 2014 through October 2014 for about $400.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15141?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15141?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,700