CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Ratchet Winch Kits, Sold as Accessory for Snowmobiles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-07-06 · 04561
Hazards
When the ratchet winch, or hook, is under tension, it can detach and be projected, posing a risk of serious injury or death to user or bystander.
Recall
Number
04561
Date
2004-07-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ratchet Winch Kits
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
JSF Manufacturing Inc., of Hazelnut, Ga.
Retailer(s)
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide, between July 2003 and March 2004, for about $82.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The ratchet winch kit was sold as an accessory for the Elite model snowmobile and is used as a tow line if the snowmobile is immobilized. The ratchet kit is made of black metal and has a metal wheel with about a 5-inch diameter, attached to a metal arm that measures about 9 inches in length.