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Model names are on a white sticker on the back of the sander housing beneath the hand grip.
Why it was recalled
The sander can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Mirka Abrasives has received three reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka Abrasives for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Random orbital
- Recall number
- 14-199
- Units
- About 440 U.S. and 85 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Finland
- Sold at / sales period
- Various distributors and independent retailers nationwide and at Amazon.com, Beavertools.com and other online retailers from November 2013 to April 2014 for about $500.
- Importer
- Mirka Abrasives Inc., of Twinsburg, Ohio
Random orbital sanders
CPSC product type: Power Sanders
Recall contact information
Mirka Abrasives at (800) 843-3904 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mirka-usa.com and click on Recall for more information.
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