CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-12-19 · 03048
Hazards
The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
03048
Date
2002-12-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Electric Grinders
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp., of Brookfield, Wis.
Retailer(s)
Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these grinders, from June 2001 through November 2002, for between $165 and $175.
Country of manufacture
United States
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