MRC Global Australia Pty Ltd—Bebitz ASTM A350 LF2 Class 1 Flanges

PRA number

2013/13734

Published date

Product description

Bebitz ASTM A350 LF2 class 1 low temperature carbon steel flanges
Identifying features
Batch Numbers: 892113; 10017/6; 10018/2; 8896/4; 8896/3; 9236/2; 12AH395/2; 12AF203/2; 10100/2; 12AF204/2; 12AI496/3; 12AJ006/2; 12AD04115; 12AH395/3; 12AJ007/1; 12AH395/1; 12AF482/1; 8896/2; 12AF482/3; 883113; 8922/4; 10099/4; 12AF210/2; 12AF400/1; 12AK277/2; 9342/3; 9342/6; 883112; 9342/4; 9236/5 and 12AH394/2 Note that although the following batch numbers have conforming test results, Bebitz is also recalling the following flanges as a matter of precaution: 892113; 10017/6; 10018/2; 8896/4; 8896/3; 9236/2; 12AH395/2; 12AF203/2; 10100/2; 12AF204/2;12AI496/3; 12AJ006/2; 12AD04115; 12AH395/3; 12AJ007/1; 12AH395/1

Other identifying numbers

Batch Numbers: 892113; 10017/6; 10018/2; 8896/4; 8896/3;
9236/2; 12AH395/2; 12AF203/2; 10100/2; 12AF204/2; 12AI496/3;
12AJ006/2; 12AD04115; 12AH395/3; 12AJ007/1; 12AH395/1;
12AF482/1; 8896/2; 12AF482/3; 883113; 8922/4; 10099/4;
12AF210/2; 12AF400/1; 12AK277/2; 9342/3; 9342/6; 883112; 9342/4;
9236/5 and 12AH394/2


Note that although the following batch numbers have conforming test
results, Bebitz is also recalling the following flanges as a matter of precaution: 892113; 10017/6; 10018/2; 8896/4; 8896/3; 9236/2;
12AH395/2; 12AF203/2; 10100/2; 12AF204/2;12AI496/3; 12AJ006/2; 12AD04115; 12AH395/3; 12AJ007/1; 12AH395/1

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.

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.

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

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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