Product description
The Drum Grab is a three armed lifting clamp that fits virtually all steel or plastic 205 litre (44 Gallon) drums. It can be used with almost any lifting equipment and has a high working load limit of 1000 Kg to Australian Standard: 4991-2004. Each Drum Grab is individually proof loaded to 2000 Kg.
The unique design of the Drum Grab with it’s 2 fixed arms and the one hinged arm automatically centres it on the drum and the polyurethane spring keeps it safely in position. This alleviates the need for anyone to stand near the drum when it is being lifted thus helping to prevent injuries from swinging drums .
The unique design of the Drum Grab with it’s 2 fixed arms and the one hinged arm automatically centres it on the drum and the polyurethane spring keeps it safely in position. This alleviates the need for anyone to stand near the drum when it is being lifted thus helping to prevent injuries from swinging drums .
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Reason the product is recalled
Potential fracture of the 10mm roll pins, which are used to attach the 2 fixed arms. It has been found that some batches of these roll pins have been affected by hydrogen embrittlement during the manufacturing process.
The hazards to consumers
Potential injury to operator should the roll pins fail, allowing the load to fall.
What consumers should do
Immediately cease using product and details on return for rectification will be advised shortly.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Pacific Hoists
A-Flo Equipment
Bearfast
Blackwoods
Bywise
Complete Pump Supplies
Drum Handling Equipment Australia
DrumSafe Spill Containment Products
K.K. Kingston Ltd
Lindsell Hoists
Lubes Direct Pty Ltd
M & G Industrial
Mermaid Merine Supply Base P/L
Merton Equipment
Mt Isa Produce Agency
Neils Parts Australia
Norco Wholesalers Pty Ltd
Obieco Industries
OPEC Systems
Protector Alsafe
R.Noble's Sales & Parts
Ray Jordan Agencies
Transac Agencies
A-Flo Equipment
Bearfast
Blackwoods
Bywise
Complete Pump Supplies
Drum Handling Equipment Australia
DrumSafe Spill Containment Products
K.K. Kingston Ltd
Lindsell Hoists
Lubes Direct Pty Ltd
M & G Industrial
Mermaid Merine Supply Base P/L
Merton Equipment
Mt Isa Produce Agency
Neils Parts Australia
Norco Wholesalers Pty Ltd
Obieco Industries
OPEC Systems
Protector Alsafe
R.Noble's Sales & Parts
Ray Jordan Agencies
Transac Agencies
Identifying product features
Drum Grabswith a 1 tonne rating that are assembled using galvanised roll pins through the two fixed arms.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Drum Grabswith a 1 tonne rating that are assembled using galvanised roll pins through the two fixed arms.
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2010/11926 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
