Richard Abraham Herder KG Recalls Torque Wrenches Due to Risk of Injury

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Torcofix/Torcoflex and Mountz Torque Wrenches

Units: About 670

Importer: Mountz Inc., of San Jose, Calif.

Manufacturer: Richard Abraham Herder KG, of Solingen, Germany

Hazard: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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.
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 | Unavailable

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.

Sold by: Mountz Inc. through wholesale catalog sales and wholesale through industrial distributors, private label (Erico) and direct to OEM's mostly in North America from July 2006 through April 2008 for between about $150 and $300.

Manufactured in: Solingen, Germany

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wrenches and contact Richard Abraham Herder KG to receive a repair or replacement wrench. Recalled wrenches can be sent to:

KLANN Tools, Inc.
7187 Bryhawke Circle, Suite 700
North Charleston, SC 29418

Mountz, Inc.
1080 North 11th Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact KLANN Tools toll-free at (866) 367-5526 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail klanntools@knology.net or visit the firm's Web site at www.klanngedore.com .

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Premier Nutrition Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of selected TWISTED and TITAN Branded Bars Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Ris

Premier Nutrition today announced a voluntary recall of select TWISTED and TITAN branded bars that contain peanut butter manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA). PCA is the focus of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a recent Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. For more information on Salmonella, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site at http://www.cdc.gov/ or call 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636).

The following Premier Nutrition products with "Best By" dates ranging as shown below, in the specific sizes and flavors indicated, are included in the recall:

* TWISTED Nutrition Bar, Vanilla
BEST BY: AUG 01 2009A (August 1, 2009), through JAN 09 2010A (January 9, 2010)
* TWISTED Nutrition Bar, Chocolate
BEST BY: AUG 01 2009A (August 1, 2009), through JAN 09 2010A (January 9, 2010)
* TWISTED Nutrition Bar, Peanut Butter
BEST BY: AUG 01 2009A (August 1, 2009), through JAN 09 2010A (January 9, 2010)
* TWISTED Nutrition Bar, Variety Packs 15 and 24 count
DATED: 07/01/09 (July 1, 2009) through 01/09/10 (January 9, 2010)
* TITAN Nutrition Bar, Chocolate Peanut Crunch (80g size)
BEST BY: SEP 04 2009A (September 4, 2009) through DEC 17 2009A (December 17, 2009)
* TITAN Nutrition Bar, Chocolate Peanut Crunch (25g size)
BEST BY: SEP 04 2009A (September 4, 2009) through DEC 17 2009A (December 17, 2009)

These products were sold in grocery, warehouse and other retail stores throughout the United States as well as over the internet.

No other PREMIER NUTRITION flavors, brands or products are included in this recall.

"We regret the need to take this action, but the complete safety of our customers and consumers is our highest priority," said Chris Geist, Chief Operating Officer, Premier Nutrition.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to destroy them; if refund or replacement is desired, consumers should remove the "Best By" code found on the back of the package without opening the package. Consumers with questions or who would like a refund or replacement may contact Premier Nutrition at 888-836-8977. Details also can be found at www.premiernutrition.com.

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