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Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
Recalled June 14, 2016 · CPSC recall 16196 · Direct Distributors
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 200
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration.
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Contact
Direct Distributors toll-free at 877-564-8669 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.agrisupply.com and click on "Safety Recall Notice" for more information.
Product
4-inch air angle grinders
Imported by
Direct Distributors Inc., of Garner, N.C.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →