Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 18053 · Dec 5, 2017 · Metabo
1,100
units affected
1,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18053
- Date
- Dec 5, 2017
- Company
- Metabo
- Units affected
- 1,100
- Product
- Rat tail angle grinders with brake
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Metabo 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch rat tail angle grinders with a brake. Recalled models include WEPBA 17-125 Quick RT DS, WEPBA 17-150 Quick RT DS, and WEPB 19-180 RT DS. Serial numbers are from 70300xxxxx to 70700xxxxx. Model numbers and serial numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the tool behind the red brake band.
What can happen
The on-off switch can lock in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinders and contact Metabo for instructions on how to receive a free repair or a replacement angle grinder.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Industrial, construction, welding supply distributors, including Purvis Industries, WeldStar Co., Pennsylvania Tool Sales and Service, and online at OhioPowerTool.com from April 2017 through October 2017 for about $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rat tail angle grinders with brake?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinders and contact Metabo for instructions on how to receive a free repair or a replacement angle grinder.
What is the hazard?
The on-off switch can lock in the "on" position, posing a laceration 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.