CPSC

Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete Grinders with round fle Recalled for Injury Hazard

Recalled Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete Grinder
Recalled Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete Grinder
Recalled Grinder's round flexible coupler
Recalled Grinder's round flexible coupler

Hazard

The flexible coupler on the concrete grinder can break during use, allowing the internal parts, including the tooling plate and grinding disc, to be forcefully ejected from the grinder. This can pose a risk of injury from projectiles to the user and those nearby.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Renters should stop using the product immediately and return it to the rental company. Blastrac has directly contacted owners of these products. Product owners who have not received notice from Blastrac should contact the firm for a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, please contact Blastrac at (800) 256-3440 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blastrac.com

Products

Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete Grinders with round flexible couplers

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Independent distributors nationwide who sell to professional users, and to equipment rental firms that rent to professional contractors and consumers, from November 2006 through July 2007 for between $2,700 and $5,000.