Draw-Tite and Reese Towpower Ball and Pintle Hook by Horizon Global recalled due to crash hazard

Product: Draw-Tite and Reese Towpower Ball and Pintle Hook by Horizon Global. Issue: In some products, an out-of-position pivot hole in the product base creates the potential for the pintle hook to release and the towed vehicle to separate, increasing the risk of a crash. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products, follow the instructions and contact Horizon Global for a free replacement. Affected products What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products, follow the instructions and contact Horizon Global for a free replacement. Horizon Global has developed inspection instructions to be used to determine whether your product is affected by this recall. Inspection instructions (including a how-to video) are available at Draw-Tite Product Recalls or Reese Product Recalls . These websites also contain instructions for returning your part and obtaining a free replacement if your unit is determined to be defective. For more information, consumers may contact Horizon Global at 1-877-973-7871 or by email: customerserviceleadership@horizonglobal.com . Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form . This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website . You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls. Date modified: 2021-02-12