Product description
Serial Nos. 760001~760030, O60001~O60015, N60001~N60040, 170001~170147, 570001~570120. The serial numbers of the products affected by the recall are set out on the Hitachi name plate affixed to all genuine Hitachi products (see image below). The planers were sold in all Australian states and territories from September 2006.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The anti-kickback device requires re-positioning and re-configuration to provide optimum protection to the operator in the unlikely event of workpiece kickback.
The hazards to consumers
Injury
What consumers should do
Any owners should contact Hitachi Power Tools Australia's Customer Service Centre (telephone number 1300 444 822) to make arrangements for remedial action as appropriate for the model concerned.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Hitachi Power Tools Australia 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 2007/9649 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.
