Craftsman 50242 – 07E085000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain Craftsman 1-1/2 Ton Aluminum Floor Jacks With Led Lighting Sold As Aftermarket Equipment. The U-Joint Pins Are Too Soft And Will Break If Over Tightened. If The U-Joint Is Put Under Too Much Torque, The Pins Will Break Off Causing The Valve To Stay Closed And The Operator Would Not Be Able To Open The Valve To Lower The Jack.

Make Of Vehicle

CRAFTSMAN

Model Of Vehicle

50242

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

07E085000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

If The Jack Cannot Be Lowered As Intended, The Operator May Try To Lower The Jack By Other, Unsafe Means And Can Put Themselves In Danger Of Being Injured.

Fix Defect

Test Rite Will Notify Owners And Will Offer A Full Refund, Replacement Jack Or A Like Substitute, Or A Replacement U-Joint That The Owner Can Install. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During November 2007. Owners Can Contact Test Rite Toll-Free At 1-800-551-0268.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Test Rite Products Corp.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

15000

Date Owners Notified

20080101

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Test Rite Products Corp.

Date Report Received

20071015

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard