Altec Recalls Aerial Devices Due to Winch Valve Defect
Altec is recalling 2012-2019 aerial devices because a winch valve defect may allow lifting beyond rated capacity, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect can increase the risk of an injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating involving significant injury or death risk.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2012-2019 Altec AM60E, AA55E, AH75/85/100, AH125, and AH150 Aerial Devices. The recall addresses a defect in the recovery winch valve that may allow the winch to lift more than it is rated for.
If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death. Altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the winch pressures and install an external pressure relief valve, if necessary, free of charge.
The recall began on October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 734. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 23
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- AERIAL DEVICE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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