CPSCSeptember 8, 2009

Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock

Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard

Why was Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock recalled?

Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled bandsaws immediately until the repair kit is installed. The firm is sending repair kits directly to consumers. Contact: 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Bandsaws
Company
Grizzly Industrial, of Bellingham, Wash.
Quantity
About 500
Sold at
Grizzly's showrooms, catalog and Web site, and Amazon.com from February 2008 through July 2009 for about $1,600.
Recall date
September 8, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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