Recalls / 2002-12-19

CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders

03048 · Recalled 2002-12-19 · CPSC page

Description

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

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory service center or authorized power tool service center, for a free repair.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Electric Grinders		About 24,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Home centers, hardware stores, industrial distributors nationwide sold these grinders, from June 2001 through November 2002, for, $175.

Consumer contact

For more information, consumers can contact Milwaukee Electric Tool at (800) 414-6527 between 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can locate the nearest service center by visiting the firm's web site at www.heavydutytool.com (the recall announcement on their site can be found at www.milwaukeetools.com/pdfs/15-amp-grinder-recall.pdf).

Source: CPSC recall 03048. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.