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HighNHTSA·22E010000·Announced 2022-02-17

Brok Trailer Winch Recall: Crank Handle May Fail Under Load

Brok Products is recalling 8,400 trailer winches because the crank handle may not fit properly, causing the winch to fail under load.

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 mechanical failure that increases the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Brok Products is recalling certain Brok Trailer Winches, part number 15957. The recall affects 8,400 units. The defect involves the crank handle, which may not fit properly onto the drive shaft, causing the winch to fail under load.

Failure of the winch may result in loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Brok Products will replace the affected trailer winches free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 7, 2022. Owners may contact Brok customer service at 1-800-637-0283. Brok's number for this recall is WR15957. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH recall
Manufacturer
Brok Products
Category
Consumer Product — Trailer Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
8,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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