PRA number
2009/10817
Published date
Product description
Threading Machines—RIDGID 300 Power Drive, RIDGID 535 M/C, RIDGID 300 & 1233 threading machines.
Reasons the product is recalled
Ridge Tool Australia recently determined that the setscrews that retain the brush holders in these motors may not be properly tightened. This could allow the brush holder to back out and the brush lead to contact the motor housing. If a machine in this condition is used with an improperly grounded power supply, this could result in an electrical shock or fire hazard which could cause serious injury or death.
The hazards to consumers
Electric shock and fire.
What consumers should do
Dealers should take immediate steps to determine if they have any of these products in their possession or if they have been sold. If they are still in their possession, do not sell or use them until they have been reworked. If they have been sold dealers must take immediate measures to contact the customer and advise them of the issue so that they can be reworked.
Contact Ridge Tool Technical Services at (03) 9930 7000 or sales.australia@ridgid.com for information on correcting this issue.
Contact Ridge Tool Technical Services at (03) 9930 7000 or sales.australia@ridgid.com for information on correcting this issue.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Plumbing and Industrial Distributors
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
