The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16E072000·Announced 2016-09-15

Stellar 3200-Series Cranes Recalled for Proportional Control Valve Defect

Stellar Industries is recalling 3200-series cranes because a valve post may eject and injure nearby people.

What this means for you

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 a component may eject as a projectile and cause injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Stellar Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 3200-series cranes manufactured between December 26, 2012, and July 25, 2016. The recall addresses a defect in the proportional control valve where the valve post may eject from the valve housing.

If the valve post ejects, it may act as a projectile, potentially injuring the crane operator or others nearby. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Stellar will notify owners, and dealers will install a retaining bracket to keep the valve from ejecting, free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2016. Owners may contact Stellar customer service at 1-800-321-3741 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Stellar Industries, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Industrial Crane
Hazard
Affected units
291

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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