Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Direct-Distributors-Recalls-Angle-Grinders/

Recall Summary

Name of Product: 4-inch air angle grinders

Hazard: 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.

Remedy: Refund

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.

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 [email protected], or online at www.agrisupply.com and click on "Safety Recall Notice" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 200

Description: 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.

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

Manufactured in: China

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