CPSC2009-05-06
Richard Abraham Herder KG Recalls Torque Wrenches Due to Risk of Injury
Richard Abraham Herder KG, of Solingen, Germany
Hazard
The internal spring mechanism on the wrench can fail or break, allowing bolts or screws to break or become unscrewed, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wrenches and contact Richard Abraham Herder KG to receive a repair or replacement wrench. Recalled wrenches can be sent to: KLANN Tools, Inc. 7187 Bryhawke Circle, Suite 700 North Charleston, SC 29418 Mountz, Inc. 19051 Underwood Road Foley, AL 36535
Sold at
Mountz Inc. through wholesale catalog sales and wholesale through industrial distributors, private label (Erico) and direct to OEM's mostly in North America from July 2006 through April 2008 for between about $150 and $300.
Affected count
About 670
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Germany
Products
Torcofix/Torcoflex and Mountz Torque Wrenches
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact KLANN Tools toll-free at (866) 367-5526 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail klanntools@knology.net or visit the firm's Web site at www.klanngedore.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Richard-Abraham-Herder-KG-Recalls-Torque-Wrenches-Due-to-Risk-of-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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