CPSC recall 16-196, announced June 14, 2016, covers 4-inch air angle grinders (about 200 units). The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinder and return it to Direct Distributors or any Agri Supply Company location for a full refund. Recall contact: call 877-564-8669, go to www.agrisupply.com, or email recall@ncddi.com.
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This recall involves 4-inch air angle grinders with model number 20687.
Which products are included?
This recall involves 4-inch air angle grinders with model number 20687. The model number is printed on the packaging. The grinders have a blue handle and some models have the ASC logo on the top.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinder and return it to Direct Distributors or any Agri Supply Company location for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- air angle
- Product type
- Grinders
- Recall number
- 16-196
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Agri Supply stores in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia and online at www.agrisupply.com from January 2015 to April 2016 for about $40.
- Importer
- Direct Distributors Inc., of Garner, N.C.
4-inch air angle grinders
CPSC product type: Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers
Recall contact information
Direct Distributors toll-free at 877-564-8669 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@ncddi.com, or online at www.agrisupply.com and click on "Safety Recall Notice" for more information.
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