CPSC

Rat tail angle grinders with brake Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Rat tail angle grinder
Rat tail angle grinder
Labeling on rat tail angle grinder
Labeling on rat tail angle grinder

Hazard

The on-off switch can lock in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinders and contact Metabo for instructions on how to receive a free repair or a replacement angle grinder.

Consumer Contact

Metabo toll-free at 844-470-5540 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@metabousa.com or online at www.metabo.com and click on Service for more information.

Products

Rat tail angle grinders with brake

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Industrial, construction, welding supply distributors, including Purvis Industries, WeldStar Co., Pennsylvania Tool Sales and Service, and online at OhioPowerTool.com from April 2017 through October 2017 for about $350.