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Master Lock Tri-ball Mount
- Starting date:
- October 11, 2011
- Posting date:
- October 11, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002666
Recall by Master Lock, as announced by Transport Canada
Affected products
Master Lock Tri-ball Mount
Product description
This voluntary recall involves the Master Lock Tri-ball Mount trailer hitch model 2948AT. The recalled products do not have a date code on the draw bar but they do have a 10,000 lb rating stamp in the 6 centimetres (2 5/16 inches) hitch ball.
Hazard identified
The 6 centimetres (2 5/16 inches) hitch ball may not meet the 4,535 kilograms (10,000 lbs) SAE rating which could lead to failure of the weld at the base of the ball, posing a potential safety hazard to consumers.
Neither Master Lock nor Health Canada have received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of the Tri-Ball Mounts in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 142 of the recalled Tri-Ball Mounts were sold into Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled Tri-Ball Mounts were sold from May 19, 2011 to September 15, 2011. Similar mounts shipped before May 19, 2011 are not affected by or included in this recall.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Master Lock
Oak Creek
Wisconsin
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop the use of the Tri-Ball Mount trailer hitch and contact Master Lock for a product replacement.
For more information, consumers may contact Master Lock at 1-800-464-2088 between Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.
Consumers may also contact Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 or view the recall notice on Transport Canada's website.