Torque Wrenches Recalled Due to Internal Spring Mechanism Failure Risk
Richard Abraham Herder KG is recalling about 670 torque wrenches because the internal spring mechanism can fail, posing a risk of injury to users or bystanders.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the internal mechanism can fail, posing a risk of injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Richard Abraham Herder KG, of Solingen, Germany, is recalling approximately 670 Torcofix/Torcoflex and Mountz torque wrenches. The recall was initiated because the internal spring mechanism on the wrenches can fail or break. This failure allows bolts or screws to break or become unscrewed, which poses a risk of injury to the user or bystanders. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The affected wrenches were sold under three style names: Richard Abraham Herder KG "Gedore/Rahsol" label, the Mountz "Titan" label, and the Mountz "Erico" label. The products were distributed by Mountz Inc. through wholesale catalog sales, wholesale through industrial distributors, private label (Erico), and direct to OEMs mostly in North America from July 2006 through April 2008. The wrenches were sold for between about $150 and $300. Specific model numbers and serial number ranges are listed in the official recall notice.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wrenches. To receive a repair or replacement wrench, consumers should contact Richard Abraham Herder KG. Recalled wrenches can be sent to KLANN Tools, Inc. in North Charleston, SC, or Mountz, Inc. in Foley, AL. For additional information, consumers can contact KLANN Tools toll-free at (866) 367-5526 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.klanngedore.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Torcofix/Torcoflex and Mountz Torque Wrenches
- Manufacturer
- Richard Abraham Herder KG, of Solingen, Germany
- Category
- Consumer Product — Tools
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 670
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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