Product description

Sold under the JBS Blackwoods and Pacific Series 2 brand. All sold between 2002 and 2005. Products included in this recall are as follows: 1/4 Tonne Pacific Chain Block, 1/2 Tonne Pacific and JBS Chain Block, 1 Tonne Pacific and JBS Chain Block, 2 Tonne Pacific and JBS Chain Block, 3 Tonne Pacific Chain Block, 5 Tonne Pacific Chain Block.

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Reason the product is recalled

Non-compliance to Australian Standard 1418.2. Under abnormal/misuse conditions, where excessive force is applied to the hand chain whilst the load chain is at its end limit, can lead to distortion of the anchor pin holding the load chain.

The hazards to consumers

Personal injury.

What consumers should do

Contact Pacific Hoists on their National Recall Helpline on 1800 157 157 578 or email recall@pacifichoists.com.au

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Pacific Hoists Pty Ltd

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

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

Quote PRA number 2006/8281 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.