Metabo Recalls Electric Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 14241 · Jul 24, 2014 · Metabo
4,300
units affected
4,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14241
- Date
- Jul 24, 2014
- Company
- Metabo
- Units affected
- 4,300
- Product
- Metabo Ergo series 6-inch angle grinders
- Product type
- Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Metabo W14-150 Ergo series 6-inch medium angle grinders. The angle grinders have a green body, a black and red handle, and a silver head and wheel guard. The grinders measure about 16 inches long by 4 inches wide by 5 inches deep, have a 6-inch wheel capacity and weigh about eight pounds. Metabo is printed on the handle and Metabo 14-150 Ergo is printed on the side of the grinder. The grinders are used for grinding and cutting metal. Model numbers include 06251421 and 06251441 and serial numbers include 3010000001 through 4020031488 for both models. The model and serial numbers are located on the rating plate on the right side of the tool.
What can happen
The on/off switch can stick in the "On" position, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the angle grinders and should contact Metabo to receive a free repair or replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Metabo has received two reports of the angle grinder switches sticking in the "On" position. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Industrial, construction and welding distributors to consumers from March 2013 through April 2014 for about $220.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled metabo ergo series 6-inch angle grinders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the angle grinders and should contact Metabo to receive a free repair or replacement.
What is the hazard?
The on/off switch can stick in the "On" position, posing a laceration hazard.
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.