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InjuryDecember 19, 2002CPSC #03048

CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders

Product
Power Tools
Units affected
24,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

The recall includes the 15-Amp grinders that have a seven or nine inch disc and have the following catalog and serial numbers, which can be found on a nameplate on the top of the grinder: Catalog Numbers Serial Numbers 6086-20 Serial Prefix 991A and 991B only 6088-20 Serial Prefix 994A and 994B only 6089-20 Serial Prefix 992A

Hazard

The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers.

Injuries

CPSC and Milwaukee Electric Tool have received 12 reports of grinder switches sticking in the "on" position; however, no injuries have been reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these grinders, from June 2001 through November 2002, for between $165 and $175.

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Recalled Grinder
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