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Old 01-01-2005, 04:50 PM   #1
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Default Another jack recall : TWM Aluminium Racing Hydraulic Jack

TWM Aluminium Racing Hydraulic Jack Model VP8660
Date: 04/06/2004

Supplier: TWM Imports Pty Ltd

Category: Motor Vehicle Accessories

Product Info: Aluminium Racing Hydraulic Jack model number VP8660. Brand Name TWM. Sales made from August 2003.

Defect details: The racing hydraulic jack has been overrated at 1350kgs as its advertised capacity. The actual lifting capacity is only 850kgs.

Consumer action: Contact your place of purchase for a full refund. Or call TWM Imports P.L on (03) 9314 8588

Market Coverage: WA, SA, QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS

Recall Coverage: WA, SA, QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS



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Old 01-01-2005, 05:04 PM   #2
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Link is not loading mate...

Bloody trolly jacks, their should be more stringent testing before they can be put on the market.
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Old 01-01-2005, 05:09 PM   #3
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Wonder if it's related to this:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=283
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Old 01-01-2005, 05:11 PM   #4
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Nope, as the supercheap model isn't an aluminium race jack. Both are made and sold by two different companies ;)

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Old 04-09-2008, 12:42 PM   #5
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I called them and theres no recall on 08 models.
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Old 01-07-2011, 07:45 PM   #6
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Default Re: TWM Aluminium Racing Hydraulic Jack Model VP8660 recall

lol theres one on ebay
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