Recall published

Topics

Industry, tools and machinery
Tools and machinery

Product description

Ryobi Rubber Sanding/Polishing Pad to suit Model EAG1518GSP 180mm 1500 Watt Grinder/Sander/Polisher Kit. EAN: 48 92210 4048 2. The accessory product is a rubber pad that is inserted onto the grinder instead of a grinding wheel. Serial numbers: 0720 002268 ~ 0720 002767. 0720 002768 ~ 0720 004407. 0724 004908 ~ 0724 005407. 0728 005408 ~ 0728 006007. 0733 006008 ~ 0733 006507. 0735 007008 ~ 0735 007855. 0736 007856 ~ 0736 008685. 0741 008686 ~ 0741 009367. 0746 009368 ~ 0746 009867. 0746 009868 ~ 0746 010867. 0752 010868 ~ 0752 012267. 0803 000001 ~ 0803 000500. The product has been sold through various distribution channels nationwide since 1 May 2007. All affected pads do not have + sign before and after the wording - "Wear Safety Goggles" as shown in the picture below.

See a list of details to help identify the product.

Affected Ryobi Rubber Sanding_Polishing Pad
Ryobie Model: EAG1518GSP 180mm 1500 Watt Grinder_Sander_Polisher Kit

Reason the product is recalled

The Rubber Sanding/Polishing Pad is being recalled due to the rubber pad coming apart should the Sanding/Polishing Pad be run at excessive speeds. This has the potential to cause an injury.

The hazards to consumers

Injury

What consumers should do

Immediately stop using the PAD and contact Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd's Customer Service on telephone no: 1300 361 505 to arrange for the return and replacement of the product by Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd.

Details to help identify the product.

Supplier running the recall

Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd

Identifying product features

Serial numbers: 0720 002268 ~ 0720 002767. 0720 002768 ~ 0720 004407. 0724 004908 ~ 0724 005407. 0728 005408 ~ 0728 006007. 0733 006008 ~ 0733 006507. 0735 007008 ~ 0735 007855. 0736 007856 ~ 0736 008685. 0741 008686 ~ 0741 009367. 0746 009368 ~ 0746 009867. 0746 009868 ~ 0746 010867. 0752 010868 ~ 0752 012267. 0803 000001 ~ 0803 000500. The product has been sold through various distribution channels nationwide since 1 May 2007. All affected pads do not have + sign before and after the wording - "Wear Safety Goggles" as shown in the picture below.

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Serial numbers: 0720 002268 ~ 0720 002767. 0720 002768 ~ 0720 004407. 0724 004908 ~ 0724 005407. 0728 005408 ~ 0728 006007. 0733 006008 ~ 0733 006507. 0735 007008 ~ 0735 007855. 0736 007856 ~ 0736 008685. 0741 008686 ~ 0741 009367. 0746 009368 ~ 0746 009867. 0746 009868 ~ 0746 010867. 0752 010868 ~ 0752 012267. 0803 000001 ~ 0803 000500. The product has been sold through various distribution channels nationwide since 1 May 2007. All affected pads do not have + sign before and after the wording - "Wear Safety Goggles" as shown in the picture below.

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2008/10109 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.