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Product Recall Number: 18-053

Why was Rat tail angle grinders with brake recalled?

The on-off switch can lock in the “on” position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Rat tail angle grinders with brake
Here's product recall specific data for Rat tail angle grinders with brake.

  • Product Recall Number: 18-053

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2017-12-05

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Rat tail angle grinders with brake

  • Description:

  • Hazard Description: The on-off switch can lock in the “on” position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace, Repair

  • Units: About 1,100

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinders and contact Metabo for instructions on how to receive a free repair or a replacement angle grinder.

  • Sold At: Industrial, construction, welding supply distributors, including Purvis Industries, WeldStar Co., Pennsylvania Tool Sales and Service, and online at OhioPowerTool.com from April 2017 through October 2017 for about $350.

  • Importers: Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa.

  • Manufacturers: Metabowerke, GmbH, of Germany

  • Distributors: Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa.

  • Manufactured In: Germany

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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