Craftsman Equipment recall

Recalled October 15, 2007 · NHTSA recall 07E085000 · Craftsman

Hazard

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.

Units

15,000 units

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.

What to do

Product

Craftsman 50242

Manufacturer(s)

TEST RITE PRODUCTS CORP.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →