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Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration

  • 4-inch air angle grinder
Name of Product:
4-inch air angle grinders
Hazard:

The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the angle grinder to activate, even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
June 14, 2016
Units:
About 200
Consumer Contact

Direct Distributors toll-free at 877-564-8669 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@ncddi.com, or online at www.agrisupply.com and click on "Safety Recall Notice" for more information.

Recall Details

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration.

Sold Exclusively 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.
Importer(s):

Direct Distributors Inc., of Garner, N.C.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
16-196

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