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