CPSC2017-12-05
Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
Metabowerke, GmbH, of Germany
Hazard
The on-off switch can lock in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinders and contact Metabo for instructions on how to receive a free repair or a replacement angle grinder.
Sold at
Industrial, construction, welding supply distributors, including Purvis Industries, WeldStar Co., Pennsylvania Tool Sales and Service, and online at OhioPowerTool.com from April 2017 through October 2017 for about $350.
Affected count
About 1,100
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Germany
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Rat tail angle grinders with brake
Consumer contact
Metabo toll-free at 844-470-5540 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@metabousa.com or online at www.metabo.com and click on Service for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Metabo-Recalls-Rat-Tail-Angle-Grinders-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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