CPSC Recall in 2009: Richard Abraham Herder KG Recalls Torque Wrenches Due to Risk of Injury

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-212

Date: May 05, 2009

Product Name: Torcofix/Torcoflex and Mountz Torque Wrenches

Recall Description:

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.12683681341104A003977A039760B000493B032301C000001C017795E000001E020205F000001F013249H000001H00012821743402230753Recalled wrenches include the following product/brand names and model numbers:Product/Brand NameModel Nos.GEDORE/RAHSOL TORCOFIX K with Ratchet4550-10; 4550-20; 4550-30; 4550-40GEDORE/RAHSOL TORCOFLEX K with Ratchet3550-07; 3550-10; 3550-20; 3550-30; 3550-2006GEDORE/RAHSOL TORCOFIX Z with Spigot4410-01; 4420-01; 4430-01; 4440-01GEDORE/RAHSOL TORCOFIX SE with rectangle holder4100-01; 4200-02; 4201-01; 4300-01; 4301-01GEDORE/RAHSOL TORCOFIX K US with Ratchet6550-15; 6551-07; 6551-10; 6551-30; 6551-60MOUNTZ TITAN with Ratchet280012; 280013; 280014MOUNTZ TITAN with Spigot280022; 280023; 280024MOUNTZ ERICO ELT110D with RatchetELT110DThe 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace, Repair

Units: About 670

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Mountz Inc. through wholesale catalog sales and wholesale through industrial distributors, private label (Erico) and direct to OEM's mostly in North

Manufactured In:

Solingen, Germany