4-inch air angle grinders recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

June 14, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration

Recall number

16196

Sold / distributed

Agri Supply stores in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia and online at www.agrisupply.com from January 2015 to April 2016 for about $40.

Why it was recalled

The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk.

What was recalled

This recall involves 4-inch air angle grinders with model number 20687. The model number is printed on the packaging. The grinders have a blue handle and some models have the ASC logo on the top.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinder and return it to Direct Distributors or any Agri Supply Company location for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.