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Richard Abraham Herder KG Recalls Torque Wrenches Due to Risk of InjuryMay 08, 2009 (Consumer Product Safety Commission Documents/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Torcofix/Torcoflex and Mountz Torque Wrenches Units: About 670 Importer: Mountz Inc., of San Jose, Calif. Manufacturer: 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. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The wrenches were sold under three styles names: Richard Abraham Herder KG "Gedore/Rahsol" label, the Mountz "Titan" label, and the Mountz "Erico" label. Only wrenches with the serial numbers within the following ranges are included in the recall: Recalled wrenches include the following product/brand names and model numbers: The serial number is printed on the side of every torque wrench and the model number is printed on the label on the front and the back of the steel tube. Sold by: 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. Manufactured in: Solingen, Germany 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: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release #09-212 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 367-5526 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |