I have not heard of it. I have a Lodi 815 which is a clone of an older Terramite. I use the Terramite parts manual for repairs, assembly views, and function info. Mostly everything looks the as the genuine deal. I have not had to order parts from Terramite, Take with a grain of salt... I understand from reading an earlier thread that they are not helpful to clone owners even though our money is just as green.