CPSC2025-07-03
DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards
DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Maryland
Hazard
The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while in use on a grinder, posing laceration and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flap discs and go to the DEWALT website at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/flap-disc-recall to participate in the recall. Consumers will be asked to write "Recall" on the disc and upload a photograph to the firm's website. Consumers will then be asked to certify that they disposed of it in the trash to receive a refund.
Sold at
Industrial supply stores nationwide, including Grainger, Fastenal and Airgas, and online on Amazon.com from September 2024 through May 2025 for between $7 and $10.
Affected count
About 17,680
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of the flap disc coming apart while in use on the grinder, including three injuries resulting in cuts and scrapes.
Manufactured in
Turkey
Remedy type
Refund
Products
DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs
Consumer contact
DEWALT online at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/flap-disc-recall, toll-free at 800-990-6421 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@sbdinc.com, or online at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls or www.dewalt.com and click on "Safety Notices and Recalls" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/DEWALT-Recalls-Grinder-Flap-Discs-Due-to-Laceration-and-Injury-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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