Recall #78-074 · Published August 29, 1978

JC Penney six-inch bench grinders

Bench Grinders Repaired by McGraw-Edison

CPSC published a recall notice for JC Penney six-inch bench grinders from JC Penney six-inch bench on August 29, 1978. CPSC identifies this hazard: Electrocution/Electric Shock

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Affected model numbers

6203ATGB-5102A30-09TL30-90TL5102A
Additional identifying details

The repair program applies to the following models of six-inch bench grinders purchased after June 1973 and not showing any three-digit date code embossed on the nameplate (e.g., 57C): Manning Bowman model 715100, Toastmaster model 5577, Power House model 711100, J.

Why it was recalled

Electrocution/Electric Shock

Official remedy

No separate remedy text is present in the API record. Follow the official CPSC notice.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
McGraw Edison
Recall number
78-074

JC Penney six-inch bench grinders

Kmart six-inch bench grinders

Toastmaster six-inch bench grinders

Ward's Power Kraft, Power House six-inch bench grinders

Western Auto Wizzard, Manning Bowman six-inch bench grinders

CPSC product type: Sanders/Grinders & Accessories

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