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Ridge Tool Australia Rigid threading machines

Electrical product safety recall

Identification

The recall covers RIDGID brand Universal Motors, sold as part of a 535, 300 Compact or 1233 Threading Machine, 300 Power Drive or a Hose Machine.

These were manufactured between April and November 2008 with serial numbers ending in:

Replacement motors sold separately for these units without serial numbers but purchased within this period are also subject to recall.

Safety issue: Risk of Fire and Electric Shock

Ridge Tool Australia recently determined that the setscrews that retain the brush holders in these motors may not be properly tightened. This could allow the brush holder to back out and the brush lead to contact the motor housing. If a machine in this condition is used with an improperly grounded power supply, this could result in an electrical shock or fire hazard which could cause serious injury or death.

Action required

Dealers should take immediate steps to determine if they have any of these products in their possession or if they have been sold. If they are still in the Dealer's possession the dealer should NOT sell or use them until they have been reworked. If they have been sold, dealers have been requested to take immediate measures to contact the customer and advise them of the issue so that they can be reworked.

For further information contact:

Ridge Tool Technical Services
Telephone : (03) 9930 7000
Website : http://www.ridgid.com
Email : sales.australia@ridgid.com

Issued 22 May 2008

Last updated 22 July 2009