Direct Distributors · Recalled
Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
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.
- Units
- About 200
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Direct Distributors Inc., of Garner, N.C.
Incident log
The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration.
What the notice says 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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.