Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard
Recall 09768 · Sep 8, 2009 · Grizzly Industrial
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09768
- Date
- Sep 8, 2009
- Company
- Grizzly Industrial
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Bandsaws
- Product type
- Band Saws
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recall involves the G0640X 17-inch metal/wood bandsaw with an inverter motor. The product's model number (G0640X) is printed on the front of the machine.
What can happen
Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bandsaws immediately until the repair kit is installed. The firm is sending repair kits directly to consumers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Grizzly's showrooms, catalog and Web site, and Amazon.com from February 2008 through July 2009 for about $1,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bandsaws?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bandsaws immediately until the repair kit is installed. The firm is sending repair kits directly to consumers.
What is the hazard?
Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.