Richard Abraham Herder KG Recalls Torque Wrenches Due to Risk of Injury

Torcofix/Torcoflex and Mountz Torque Wrenches

Date of Recall
2009-05-06

CPSC Release Number
09-212

Manufactured In
Germany

Company Phone Number
(866) 367-5526

Units
About 670

Manufacturer
Richard Abraham Herder KG, of Solingen, Germany

Importer
Mountz Inc., of San Jose, Calif.

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.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
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:

From serial no.To serial no.
12683681341104
A003977A039760
B000493B032301
C000001C017795
E000001E020205
F000001F013249
H000001H000128
21743402230753

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:

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 [email protected] or visit the firm’s Web site at www.klanngedore.com

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