Key Takeaway

AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM FLOOR JACK by TEST RITE PRODUCTS CORP. was recalled on October 16, 2007. What to do: TEST RITE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND, REPLACEMENT JACK OR A LIKE SUBSTITUTE, OR A REPLACEMENT U-JOINT THAT THE OWNER CAN INSTALL....

NHTSA Ongoing

AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM FLOOR JACK

Recalled: October 16, 2007 ~15,000 units affected 07E085

Description

CERTAIN CRAFTSMAN 1-1/2 TON ALUMINUM FLOOR JACKS WITH LED LIGHTING SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT. THE U-JOINT PINS ARE TOO SOFT AND WILL BREAK IF OVER TIGHTENED. IF THE U-JOINT IS PUT UNDER TOO MUCH TORQUE, THE PINS WILL BREAK OFF CAUSING THE VALVE TO STAY CLOSED AND THE OPERATOR WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE VALVE TO LOWER THE JACK.

Injuries / Consequence

IF THE JACK CANNOT BE LOWERED AS INTENDED, THE OPERATOR MAY TRY TO LOWER THE JACK BY OTHER, UNSAFE MEANS AND CAN PUT THEMSELVES IN DANGER OF BEING INJURED.

Remedy

TEST RITE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND, REPLACEMENT JACK OR A LIKE SUBSTITUTE, OR A REPLACEMENT U-JOINT THAT THE OWNER CAN INSTALL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT TEST RITE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-551-0268.

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Company Information

TEST RITE PRODUCTS CORP.

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: TEST RITE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND, REPLACEMENT JACK OR A LIKE SUBSTITUTE, OR A REPLACEMENT U-JOINT THAT THE OWNER CAN INSTALL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER...

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