PRA number
2013/13734
Published date
Product description
Bebitz ASTM A350 LF2 class 1 low temperature carbon steel flanges
Reasons the product is recalled
The flange failed a low temperature fracture toughness test against the requirements of the ASTM A350 standard.
The hazards to consumers
If a brittle fracture occurs due to external stress whilst in use, fluid leakage may occur.
It is noted, however, that the specific hazard is application-dependent.
It is noted, however, that the specific hazard is application-dependent.
What consumers should do
Consumers are urged to:
1. quarantine any stocked inventory; and
2. undertake a review of the products as used in current operations and perform a risk assessment to determine whether any controls are required to ensure the safety of personnel and plant.
Bebitz has advised that some of the flanges tested returned conforming test results in relation to ASTM A350 and that all flanges conform with ASTM A105. Flanges meeting ASTM A105 are suitable for low temperature applications under certain operating conditions and customers may wish to consider obtaining professional engineering advice to determine whether any or all flanges in operation can safely remain in service.
MRC will accept return of unused items on behalf of Bebitz. These items should be returned to the nearest MRC warehouse locations for a full refund.
1. quarantine any stocked inventory; and
2. undertake a review of the products as used in current operations and perform a risk assessment to determine whether any controls are required to ensure the safety of personnel and plant.
Bebitz has advised that some of the flanges tested returned conforming test results in relation to ASTM A350 and that all flanges conform with ASTM A105. Flanges meeting ASTM A105 are suitable for low temperature applications under certain operating conditions and customers may wish to consider obtaining professional engineering advice to determine whether any or all flanges in operation can safely remain in service.
MRC will accept return of unused items on behalf of Bebitz. These items should be returned to the nearest MRC warehouse locations for a full refund.
Supplier
MRC Global Australia Pty Ltd (MRC) and MRC SPF Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Atlas Specialty Metals Pty Ltd
Balcome Engineering Pty Ltd
Bluescope Distribution Pty Ltd - VIC
Caman Engineering
Prochem Pipeline Products Pty Ltd - QLD
Van Leeuwen
Onesteel Trading
Balcome Engineering Pty Ltd
Bluescope Distribution Pty Ltd - VIC
Caman Engineering
Prochem Pipeline Products Pty Ltd - QLD
Van Leeuwen
Onesteel Trading
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.