# Hewitt Recalls Marine Winches Due to Injury Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2015-05-20 · 15141 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 15141
- **Date:** 2015-05-20
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Chain driven winches

## Hazards

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.

## Remedies

Replace

## Manufacturer(s)

Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc., of Nicollet, Minn.

## Retailer(s)

Independent boat and watersport dealers nationwide and internationally and online at buyhewitt.com from April 2014 through October 2014 for about $400.

## Country of manufacture

United States

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Hewitt-Recalls-Marine-Winches)
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