Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-06-14 · 16196
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
16196
Date
2016-06-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
4-inch air angle grinders
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Direct Distributors Inc., of Garner, N.C.
Country of manufacture
China
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.