Product Recall Number: 15-064
Why was Random orbital sanders recalled?
The sander can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 15-064
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2015-01-27
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Random orbital sanders
Description: CEROS 550 5-inch, CEROS 650 6-inch and CEROS 680 6-inch electric sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
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 574 in the U.S. and 21 in Canada (About 440 in the U.S. and 85 in Canada were previously recalled in June 2014.)
Incidents: Mirka Abrasives has received five 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 March 2014 to November 2014 for about $500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Finland
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed