PRA number
2013/13679
Published date
Product description
Wilhelm Maass GmbH - Essen plant manufactured ASTM A350 LF2 Class 1 low temperature carbon steel flanges within Heats 317, 966 and 923.
The flanges are used to connect tubular piping.
The flanges are used to connect tubular piping.
Reasons the product is recalled
In five (5) instances of product testing, 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 an external stress whilst in use, fluid leakage may occur.
It is noted, however, that any specific hazard is application dependent.
It is noted, however, that any 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 as to whether any controls are required to ensure the safety of personnel and plant
MRC will accept return of unused items on behalf of Wilhelm Maass. These items should be returned to the nearest MRC warehouse location in return for a full refund of replacement item
1. quarantine any stocked inventory; and
2. undertake a review of the products as used in current operations and perform a risk assessment as to whether any controls are required to ensure the safety of personnel and plant
MRC will accept return of unused items on behalf of Wilhelm Maass. These items should be returned to the nearest MRC warehouse location in return for a full refund of replacement item
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
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
