Safety regulator, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders
Recall 03048 · Dec 19, 2002 · Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
24,000
units affected
24,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03048
- Date
- Dec 19, 2002
- Company
- Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
- Units affected
- 24,000
- Product
- Electric Grinders
- Product type
- Sanders/Grinders & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recall includes the 15-Amp grinders that have a seven or nine inch disc and have the following catalog and serial numbers, which can be found on a nameplate on the top of the grinder: Catalog Numbers Serial Numbers 6086-20 Serial Prefix 991A and 991B only 6088-20 Serial Prefix 994A and 994B only 6089-20 Serial Prefix 992A
What can happen
The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory service center or authorized power tool service center, for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these grinders, from June 2001 through November 2002, for between $165 and $175.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electric grinders?
Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory service center or authorized power tool service center, for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury 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.