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Recall #08-514 · Published October 25, 2007

Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete Grinders with round flexible couplers

Blastrac Recalls to Repair Concrete Grinders Due to Injury Risk from Ejected Parts

CPSC published a recall notice for Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete Grinders with round flexible couplers from Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete on October 25, 2007. CPSC identifies this hazard: The flexible coupler on the concrete grinder can break during use, allowing the internal parts, including the tooling plate and grinding disc, to be forcefully ejected from the grinder. This can pose a risk of injury from projectiles to the user and those nearby. The official remedy states: Renters should stop using the product immediately and return it to the rental company. Blastrac has directly contacted owners of these products. Product owners who have not received notice from Blastrac should contact the firm for a free repair kit.

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Recalled Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete Grinder
Recalled Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete Grinder
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Additional identifying details

The serial number is located on a plate on the machine's handle.

Why it was recalled

The flexible coupler on the concrete grinder can break during use, allowing the internal parts, including the tooling plate and grinding disc, to be forcefully ejected from the grinder. This can pose a risk of injury from projectiles to the user and those nearby.

Incidents and injuries

Blastrac has received five reports of the concrete grinders breaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Official remedy

Renters should stop using the product immediately and return it to the rental company. Blastrac has directly contacted owners of these products. Product owners who have not received notice from Blastrac should contact the firm for a free repair kit.

Product and sales details

Brand
Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete
Manufacturer
Blastrac N.A., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Recall number
08-514
Units
About 185 concrete grinders and 45 replacement couplers
Manufactured in
United States
Sold at / sales period
Independent distributors nationwide who sell to professional users, and to equipment rental firms that rent to professional contractors and consumers, from November 2006 through July 2007 for between $2,700 and $5,000.

Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete Grinders with round flexible couplers

CPSC product type: Sanders/Grinders & Accessories

Recall contact information

For additional information, please contact Blastrac at (800) 256-3440 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blastrac.com

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