The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·26E047000·Announced 2026-07-22

Hiab Recalls K-HiPro Cranes Due to Potential Column Weld Failure

Hiab USA Inc. is recalling K-HiPro 425 and 505 cranes because a weld may crack, risking column collapse and 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 structural defect that could lead to crane collapse and injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hiab USA Inc. is recalling certain K-HiPro 425 and K-HiPro 505 cranes. The recall addresses a defect where the weld between the column pillar and the main plate may fatigue and crack under certain operating conditions over time.

A cracked weld may result in the collapse of the crane column when in use, increasing the risk of injury to the operator or others nearby. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Hiab will inspect crane operating data and replace the columns as necessary, free of charge. For cranes that are inspected but do not require a replacement, Hiab will regularly monitor the column and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on September 18, 2026. Owners may contact Hiab customer service at (844) 442-2911.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER recall
Manufacturer
Hiab USA Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Industrial Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
996

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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