Hewitt Recalls Marine Winches Due to Injury Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #15141
Recall Date
2015-05-20
Manufacturer
Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc., of Nicollet, Minn.
Units Affected
About 1,700
Products Involved
Chain driven winches
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.
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.
Reported Injuries
There have been six incidents of the roller chains breaking in the recalled winch housing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Independent boat and watersport dealers nationwide and internationally and online at buyhewitt.com from April 2014 through October 2014 for about $400.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28