# Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-06-14 · 16196 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16196
- **Date:** 2016-06-14
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

4-inch air angle grinders

## 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.

## Remedies

Refund

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Direct-Distributors-Recalls-Angle-Grinders)
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