Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-06-14). Hazards: laceration. Models: 20687. About 200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16196 |
| Published | 2016-06-14 |
| Last updated | 2016-06-14 |
| Product category | Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers |
| Products | 4-inch air angle grinders |
| Firm named in the title | Direct Distributors |
| Firms | Direct Distributors Inc., of Garner, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 200 |
| Model numbers | 20687 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Agri Supply stores in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia and online at www.agrisupply.com from January 2015 to April 2016 for about $40. |
Description
This recall involves 4-inch air angle grinders with model number 20687. The model number is printed on the packaging. The grinders have a blue handle and some models have the ASC logo on the top.
Hazard
The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinder and return it to Direct Distributors or any Agri Supply Company location for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration.
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