The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E067000·Announced 2020-09-11

Quadratec Recalls Q-Performance Stealth Series Winches Due to Unintended Operation Risk

Quadratec is recalling specific Q-Performance Stealth Series winches because high temperatures may cause unintended operation, increasing injury risk.

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 risk-of-harm product (unintended winch operation) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Quadratec, Inc. is recalling Q-Performance Stealth Series 10,000 and 12,000 lb. recovery winches, part numbers 92122.4010, 92122.4011, 92122.4020, and 9212.4021. The recall affects 3,629 units. The defect involves expansion within the processor/switch during high-temperature operation, which may result in power flow to the winch motor and cause unintended operation.

Unintended winch operation can increase the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Quadratec will notify owners and replace the processing unit and any associated components on the affected winches free of charge. The recall began on March 22, 2021. Owners may contact Quadratec customer service at 1-800-745-6037 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH recall
Manufacturer
Quadratec, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Mechanical Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
3,629

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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