Grizzly Industrial · Recalled
Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard
Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1,600
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves the G0640X 17-inch metal/wood bandsaw with an inverter motor. The product's model number (G0640X) is printed on the front of the machine.
The file
- Sold at
- Grizzly's showrooms, catalog and Web site, and Amazon.com from February 2008 through July 2009 for about $1,600.
- Product type
- Band Saws
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- Grizzly Industrial, of Bellingham, Wash.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bandsaws immediately until the repair kit is installed. The firm is sending repair kits directly to consumers.
For additional information, contact Grizzly Industrial at (800) 523-4777 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.grizzly.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 08 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.