Product description

The product is an electrically operated portable steel drilling unit and was manufactured in Japan. The model number W0-3200 can be found on the side of the Body Sub Assembly. The product was sold in Australia from 15 March 2007 to 10 September 2007.

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

Electric leakage from one of the screws located on top of the drill motor cover may cause an electric shock when the unit is plugged to receptacles and switches for the magnet and drill motor are both on or switch for magnet is on.

The hazards to consumers

Electric shock.

What consumers should do

You should immediately stop using the W0-3200 Drill and contact Nitto Kohki at 07 3340 4600 between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday to arrange for testing.

Nitto Kohki will send you a Circuit Tester to enable you to test the machine for yourself, or alternatively a company representative will visit you to test the machine.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Nitto Kohki Australia Pty Ltd

Identifying product features

Serial number range: 600001 to 700441

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Serial number range: 600001 to 700441

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

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

Quote PRA number 2007/9577 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.