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Recall 16196 — 4-inch air angle grinders

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2016-06-14

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
16196
Date of alert
2016-06-14
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Direct-Distributors-Recalls-Angle-Grinders

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