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Product Recall Number: 16-182

Why was Random orbital sanders recalled?

The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

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

  • Product Recall Number: 16-182

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-05-31

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Random orbital sanders

  • Description: The sanders can short circuit.

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 2,500 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada) (additional CEROS 550 and 650 sanders were recalled for a different fire hazard in January 2015)

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

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka for a free replacement sander.

  • Sold At: Various distributors and independent retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and BeaverTools.com from January 2013 through March 2016 for about $500.

  • Importers: Mirka USA Inc., of Twinsburg, Ohio

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Finland

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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