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Model numbers and serial numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the tool behind the red brake band.
Why it was recalled
The on-off switch can lock in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinders and contact Metabo for instructions on how to receive a free repair or a replacement angle grinder.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rat tail angle
- Manufacturer
- Metabowerke, GmbH, of Germany
- Recall number
- 18-053
- Units
- About 1,100
- Manufactured in
- Germany
- Sold at / sales period
- Industrial, construction, welding supply distributors, including Purvis Industries, WeldStar Co., Pennsylvania Tool Sales and Service, and online at OhioPowerTool.com from April 2017 through October 2017 for about $350.
- Importer
- Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa.
- Distributor
- Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa.
Rat tail angle grinders with brake
Recall contact information
Metabo toll-free at 844-470-5540 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@metabousa.com or online at www.metabo.com and click on Service for more information.
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Publication and verification
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