PRA number
2009/10909
Published date
Product description
Hydraulic fitting featuring a pressure checked point to allow for ease of access to hydraulic system pressures for testing and sampling puposes.
This fitting employs a 9/16" UNF threaded female nut as the means of attachment to a hydraulic system.
This fitting employs a 9/16" UNF threaded female nut as the means of attachment to a hydraulic system.
Reasons the product is recalled
This part features a nut restrained by a wire nail.
A defective swivel nut has been used where the groove for the wire nail is too large and could lead to a situation where the test point body can not be properly held under pressure.
A defective swivel nut has been used where the groove for the wire nail is too large and could lead to a situation where the test point body can not be properly held under pressure.
The hazards to consumers
A possibilty exists that the test point body could leak or, in some cases be expelled from the fitting creating an impact hazard to persons and property.
What consumers should do
Immediately cease use of the part.
Remove the part from service and return it to point of sale for free replacement.
Remove the part from service and return it to point of sale for free replacement.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Stauff Corporation Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
