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Consumer product recall

1000 lb Swivel Jack

Starting date:
September 22, 2011
Posting date:
September 22, 2011
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Miscellaneous
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public (GP)
Identification number:
RA-500002655

Affected products

1000 lb Swivel Jack

Product description

This voluntary recall involves the 1000lb Swivel Jack identified by model number 040-9035 and date code J1K. Only products from the batch with date code J1K are impacted by this recall. The date code is located on the wheel castor.

The 1000lb Swivel Jack is a trailer jack made of heavy duty zinc-plated tubing. The product provides up to 63.5 centimetres (25 inches) of lift and has one 15 centimetres (6 inches) reinforced poly wheel.

Hazard identified

The Swivel Jacks which contain a date code of J1K may not contain the appropriate c-clamp, posing a potential safety hazard to consumers.

Health Canada has not received any reports of injuries or incidents related to the use of these products.

Number sold

Approximately 996 units of the recalled 1000lb Swivel Jacks were sold in Canadian Tire Stores across Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled 1000lb Swivel Jacks were sold from April 2011 to August 2011.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited
Toronto
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-800-387-8803

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Canadian Tire store for a refund.

For more information, consumers may telephone Canadian Tire's Customer Relations Department at 1-800-387-8803 for service in English or 1-800-565-3365 for service in French.