The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18E047000·Announced 2018-06-26

Kovatch Tip Mounted Lifting Devices Recalled for Load Rating Defects

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. is recalling certain Tip Mounted Lifting Devices because they do not meet specified load ratings, posing a risk of injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) is recalling certain KME Tip Mounted Lifting Devices, specifically part numbers 95347115 and 95347118. The recall involves equipment that does not meet the specified load rating or safety factor.

The defect presents a safety hazard because using the device to lift the rated load may cause the device to deform. This deformation increases the risk of injury to users.

KME has notified owners of the recall, which began on July 26, 2018. Dealers will replace the tip mounted lifting device free of charge. Owners may contact KME customer service at 1-800-235-3928 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
Category
Consumer Product — Industrial Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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