CPSCGeneral Alert
Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard
Published: September 8, 2009Recall ID: 09768Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the G0640X 17-inch metal/wood bandsaw with an inverter motor. The product's model number (G0640X) is printed on the front of the machine.
Affected Products
Bandsaws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Bandsaws-Recalled-by-Grizzly-Industrial-Due-to-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Bandsaws Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Shock Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/dbcdd8b0db5c4d7ba126c33bbf776b04.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bandsaw |
| Hazards › Name | Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Bandsaws |
| Products › Type | Band Saws |
| Products › Category I D | 1839 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 6073 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled bandsaws immediately until the repair kit is installed. The firm is sending repair kits directly to consumers. |
| Importers › Name | Grizzly Industrial, of Bellingham, Wash. |
| Retailers › Name | Grizzly's showrooms, catalog and Web site, and Amazon.com from February 2008 through July 2009 for about $1,600. |
| Recall Date | 2009-09-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the G0640X 17-inch metal/wood bandsaw with an inverter motor. The product's model number (G0640X) is printed on the front of the machine. |
| Recall Number | 09768 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Grizzly Industrial at (800) 523-4777 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.grizzly.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |