CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-12-19). Hazards: injury. About 24,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03048 |
| Published | 2002-12-19 |
| Last updated | 2025-05-07 |
| Product category | Sanders/Grinders & Accessories |
| Products | Electric Grinders |
| Firm named in the title | Milwaukee Tool Corp. |
| Firms | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 24,000 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these grinders, from June 2001 through November 2002, for between $165 and $175. |
Description
The recall includes the 15-Amp grinders that have a seven or nine inch disc and have the following catalog and serial numbers, which can be found on a nameplate on the top of the grinder: Catalog Numbers Serial Numbers 6086-20 Serial Prefix 991A and 991B only 6088-20 Serial Prefix 994A and 994B only 6089-20 Serial Prefix 992A
Hazard
The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory service center or authorized power tool service center, for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Milwaukee Electric Tool have received 12 reports of grinder switches sticking in the "on" position; however, no injuries have been reported.
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