Metabo Rat Tail Angle Grinders recall: Laceration Hazard
Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Metabo Rat Tail Angle Grinders recalled?
The on-off switch can lock in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinders and contact Metabo for instructions on how to receive a free repair or a replacement angle grinder. Contact: Metabo toll-free at 844-470-5540 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.metabo.com and click on Service 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
- Rat tail angle grinders with brake
- Company
- Metabowerke, GmbH, of Germany, Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 1,100
- Sold at
- Industrial, construction, welding supply distributors, including Purvis Industries, WeldStar Co., Pennsylvania Tool Sales and Service, and online at OhioPowerTool.com from April 2017 through October 2017 for about $350.
- Recall date
- December 5, 2017
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Metabo 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch rat tail angle grinders with a brake. Recalled models include WEPBA 17-125 Quick RT DS, WEPBA 17-150 Quick RT DS, and WEPB 19-180 RT DS. Serial numbers are from 70300xxxxx to 70700xxxxx. Model numbers and serial numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the tool behind the red brake band.