Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
Recall 16196 · Jun 14, 2016 · Direct Distributors
200
units affected
200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16196
- Date
- Jun 14, 2016
- Company
- Direct Distributors
- Units affected
- 200
- Product
- 4-inch air angle grinders
- Product type
- Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinder and return it to Direct Distributors or any Agri Supply Company location for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 4-inch air angle grinders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinder and return it to Direct Distributors or any Agri Supply Company location for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.