Product description
Hitachi Inverter Welding Machines for TIG or MIG
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
If the welder is used exceeding its rated capacity, a flame may erupt from around the power switch.
The hazards to consumers
If the product is not used according to instructions there is a risk of fire and burn injuries.
What consumers should do
Contact Hitachi Australia 1800 HITACHI or +61 (2) 9888 4100 to confirm model name and serial numbers.
Hitachi wishes to advise and warn owners that the hazard may arise when this product is misused by exceeding its maximum rated capacity.
Hitachi wishes to advise and warn owners that the hazard may arise when this product is misused by exceeding its maximum rated capacity.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Hitachi Australia Pty Ltd
Who sold the product
Lincoln Electric Company (Australia) Pty. Ltd
35 Bryant Street, Padstow, Sydney, NSW 2211
Phone: 1300 728
Web: www.lincolnelectric.com.au
35 Bryant Street, Padstow, Sydney, NSW 2211
Phone: 1300 728
Web: www.lincolnelectric.com.au
Identifying product features
Manufactured between 1989 and 1995
Model numbers:
300A AD-GPV - 20 units
300A AD-GPVE - 48 units
300A AD-GP2VE - 60 units
350A DT-CX2VE - 2 units
350A DT-CXP2V - 41 units
350A DT-CXP2VE - 15 units
350A DT-CAP2VE - 41 units
500A DT-CXP2V - 1 unit
500A DT-CXP2VE - 1 unit
TOTAL: 229 units
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Manufactured between 1989 and 1995
Model numbers:
300A AD-GPV - 20 units
300A AD-GPVE - 48 units
300A AD-GP2VE - 60 units
350A DT-CX2VE - 2 units
350A DT-CXP2V - 41 units
350A DT-CXP2VE - 15 units
350A DT-CAP2VE - 41 units
500A DT-CXP2V - 1 unit
500A DT-CXP2VE - 1 unit
TOTAL: 229 units
Model numbers:
300A AD-GPV - 20 units
300A AD-GPVE - 48 units
300A AD-GP2VE - 60 units
350A DT-CX2VE - 2 units
350A DT-CXP2V - 41 units
350A DT-CXP2VE - 15 units
350A DT-CAP2VE - 41 units
500A DT-CXP2V - 1 unit
500A DT-CXP2VE - 1 unit
TOTAL: 229 units
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2012/12986 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.
