CPSC recall 09212
Torcofix/Torcoflex and Mountz Torque Wrenches
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Torcofix/Torcoflex and Mountz Torque Wrenches by Richard Abraham Herder Kg, citing the internal spring mechanism on the wrench can fail or break, allowing bolts or screws to break or become unscrewed, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystander.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09212 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2009-05-06 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Richard Abraham Herder Kg |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Torcofix/Torcoflex and Mountz Torque Wrenches | The wrenches were sold under three styles names: Richard Abraham Herder KG "Gedore/Rahsol" label, the Mountz "Titan" label, and the Mountz "Erico" label. Only wrenches with the serial numbers within the following ranges are included in the recall: From serial no. To serial no. 1268368 1341104 A003977 A039760 B000493 B032301 C000001 C017795 E000001 E020205 F000001 F013249 H000001 H000128 2174340 2230753 Recalled wrenches include the following product/brand names and model numbers: Product/Brand Name Model Nos. GEDORE/RAHSOL TORCOFIX K with Ratchet 4550-10; 4550-20; 4550-30; 4550-40 GEDORE/RAHSOL TORCOFLEX K with Ratchet 3550-07; 3550-10; 3550-20; 3550-30; 3550-2006 GEDORE/RAHSOL TORCOFIX Z with Spigot 4410-01; 4420-01; 4430-01; 4440-01 GEDORE/RAHSOL TORCOFIX SE with rectangle holder 4100-01; 4200-02; 4201-01; 4300-01; 4301-01 GEDORE/RAHSOL TORCOFIX K US with Ratchet 6550-15; 6551-07; 6551-10; 6551-30; 6551-60 MOUNTZ TITAN with Ratchet 280012; 280013; 280014 MOUNTZ TITAN with Spigot 280022; 280023; 280024 MOUNTZ ERICO ELT110D with Ratchet ELT110D The serial number is printed on the side of every torque wrench and the model number is printed on the label on the front and the back of the steel tube.
Reason
The internal spring mechanism on the wrench can fail or break, allowing bolts or screws to break or become unscrewed, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystander.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Richard-Abraham-Herder-KG-Recalls-Torque-Wrenches-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury
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