Recall #25-367 · Published July 3, 2025

DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs

DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs from DEWALT® on July 3, 2025. CPSC identifies this hazard: The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while in use on a grinder, posing laceration and injury hazards. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flap discs and go to the DEWALT website at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/flap-disc-recall to participate in the recall. Consumers will be asked to write "Recall" on the disc and upload a photograph to the firm's website. Consumers will then be asked to certify that they disposed of it in the trash to receive a refund.

Recalled Model No. DWA8280HRT DEWALT Elite Series 40G T27 High Density Flap Disc
Recalled Model No. DWA8280HRT DEWALT Elite Series 40G T27 High Density Flap Disc
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Affected model numbers

DWA8280HRTDWA8280RT
Additional identifying details

The model number is on the front cover of the flap disc located at the top above the name "DEWALT." The date code for recalled discs is printed on the shipping boxes in year - week format and is also stamped on the individual discs.

Why it was recalled

The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while in use on a grinder, posing laceration and injury hazards.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received three reports of the flap disc coming apart while in use on the grinder, including three injuries resulting in cuts and scrapes.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flap discs and go to the DEWALT website at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/flap-disc-recall to participate in the recall. Consumers will be asked to write "Recall" on the disc and upload a photograph to the firm's website. Consumers will then be asked to certify that they disposed of it in the trash to receive a refund.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Recall number
25-367
Units
About 17,680
Manufactured in
Turkey
Sold at / sales period
Industrial supply stores nationwide, including Grainger, Fastenal and Airgas, and online on Amazon.com from September 2024 through May 2025 for between $7 and $10.
Importer
DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Maryland

DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs

Recall contact information

DEWALT online at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/flap-disc-recall, toll-free at 800-990-6421 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@sbdinc.com, or online at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls or www.dewalt.com and click on "Safety Notices and Recalls" for more information.

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