4-inch air angle grinders recall 16-196

4-inch air angle grinders

Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration

CPSC published a recall notice for 4-inch air angle grinders from 4-inch air angle on June 14, 2016. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.

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Additional identifying details

This recall involves 4-inch air angle grinders with model number 20687.

Why 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.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand: 4-inch air angle
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.