Rat tail angle grinders
The on-off switch can lock in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Laceration
- About 1,100 units
- No incidents reported
- Replacement or Repair
Brand
Metabo recalls
2 official CPSC notices naming Metabo, 2014–2017, across power tools.
Metabo recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 2
- units recalled, at least
- 5,400
- incident reports
- 2
- brands
- 2
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Grinders (2)
- Hazards identified
- Laceration
- Categories
- Power Tools
- Latest notice
- December 5, 2017
- Earliest notice
- July 24, 2014
Metabo angle grinder recalls
2 notices where the recalled products are grinders.
Metabo Ergo series 6-inch angle grinders
The on/off switch can stick in the "On" position, posing a laceration hazard.
- Laceration
- About 4,300 units
- 2 reports
- Replacement or Repair
Metabo recall phone numbers, websites and email addresses
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
Metabo recall questions
How many Metabo recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 2 recall notices naming Metabo consumer products between 2014 and 2017, covering at least 5,400 units.
Has Metabo had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Metabo consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced December 5, 2017 (CPSC 18-053).
What products has Metabo recalled?
Grinders (2).
What is the largest Metabo recall?
“Metabo Recalls Electric Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard” (CPSC 14-241), announced July 24, 2014: about 4,300 units.
How do I check if my Metabo product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact Metabo about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Metabo notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Rat tail angle grinders (CPSC 18-053), call 844-470-5540, go to www.metabo.com and email info@metabousa.com.