Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard

Rat tail angle grinders with brake

Date of Recall
2017-12-05

CPSC Release Number
18-053

Manufactured In
Germany

Units
About 1,100

Distributor
Metabowerke, GmbH, of Germany

Importer
Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa.

Sold By
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.

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

Injuries/Incidents
None reported

Description

Remedy
Replace

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

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