CPSC2007-10-25
Blastrac Recalls to Repair Concrete Grinders Due to Injury Risk from Ejected Parts
Blastrac N.A., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Hazard
The flexible coupler on the concrete grinder can break during use, allowing the internal parts, including the tooling plate and grinding disc, to be forcefully ejected from the grinder. This can pose a risk of injury from projectiles to the user and those nearby.
Remedy
Renters should stop using the product immediately and return it to the rental company. Blastrac has directly contacted owners of these products. Product owners who have not received notice from Blastrac should contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Sold at
Independent distributors nationwide who sell to professional users, and to equipment rental firms that rent to professional contractors and consumers, from November 2006 through July 2007 for between $2,700 and $5,000.
Affected count
About 185 concrete grinders and 45 replacement couplers
Injuries reported
Blastrac has received five reports of the concrete grinders breaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete Grinders with round flexible couplers
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact Blastrac at (800) 256-3440 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blastrac.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Blastrac-Recalls-to-Repair-Concrete-Grinders-Due-to-Injury-Risk-from-Ejected-PartsDon't want to check this manually?
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