The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15E054000·Announced 2015-06-24

Dannmar MaxJax Portable Car Lifts Recalled for Welding Defect

Dannmar is recalling MaxJax Portable Two-Post automatic car lift systems due to insufficient welding on lower carriage plates, which could cause the lift arms to snap and the vehicle to fall.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a vehicle lift that could cause a vehicle to fall, posing a risk of personal injury, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Dannmar Equipment is recalling certain MaxJax Portable Two-Post automatic car lift systems, part number 17152001, sold between September 2, 2014, and January 15, 2015. The affected units may have lower carriage plates that are insufficiently welded to the inside of the carriage.

If the lower carriage plates are not properly welded, they may not be able to hold the rated weight while lifting a vehicle. As a result, the lift arms may snap and the vehicle could fall from the lift, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Dannmar has begun notifying owners and will supply replacement carriages free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2015. Owners may contact Dannmar customer service at 1-877-432-6627 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER recall
Manufacturer
Dannmar Equipment
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
236

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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