Direct Distributors Angle Grinders recall: Laceration
Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
Why was Direct Distributors Angle Grinders 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 should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Direct Distributors toll-free at 877-564-8669 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.agrisupply.com and click on "Safety Recall Notice" for more information.
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
- 4-inch air angle grinders
- Company
- Direct Distributors Inc., of Garner, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 200
- 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.
- Recall date
- June 14, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.