Reported Jun 14, 2016
Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
Direct Distributors Inc. of Garner, N.C.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should 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.
Firm contact: Direct Distributors toll-free at 877-564-8669 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@ncddi.com, or online at www.agrisupply.com and click on "Safety Recall Notice" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- 4-inch air angle grinders
- Amount recalled
- About 200
Where it was sold
Sold at 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
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration.
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