Recall #10-339 · Published September 9, 2010
Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders
CPSC published a recall notice for Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders from Black & Decker Random Orbit on September 9, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement platen to hold the sandpaper.
Why it was recalled
The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement platen to hold the sandpaper.
- Recall published
- September 9, 2010
- Units
- About 192,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Home center, hardware and discount stores and by authorized Black & Decker dealers nationwide from January 2007 through July 2009 for about $40