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Product Recall Number: 14-199

Why was Random orbital sanders recalled?

The sander can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Random orbital sanders
Here's product recall specific data for Random orbital sanders.

  • Product Recall Number: 14-199

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2014-06-04

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Random orbital sanders

  • Description: CEROS 550 5-inch and CEROS 650 6-inch electric sanders can short circuit.

  • Hazard Description: The sander can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 440 U.S. and 85 in Canada

  • Incidents: Mirka Abrasives has received three reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

  • Remedy: Customers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka Abrasives for a free replacement.

  • Sold At: Various distributors and independent retailers nationwide and at Amazon.com, Beavertools.com and other online retailers from November 2013 to April 2014 for about $500.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Finland

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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