CPSCGeneral Alert
Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: December 5, 2017Recall ID: 18053Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The on-off switch can lock in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Metabo 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch rat tail angle grinders with a brake. Recalled models include WEPBA 17-125 Quick RT DS, WEPBA 17-150 Quick RT DS, and WEPB 19-180 RT DS. Serial numbers are from 70300xxxxx to 70700xxxxx. Model numbers and serial numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the tool behind the red brake band.
Affected Products
Rat tail angle grinders with brake
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Metabo-Recalls-Rat-Tail-Angle-Grinders-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/577_1.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Rat tail angle grinder |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/577_2.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Labeling on rat tail angle grinder |
| Hazards › Name | The on-off switch can lock in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Rat tail angle grinders with brake |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,100 |
| Recall I D | 8199 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2017-12-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Metabo 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch rat tail angle grinders with a brake. Recalled models include WEPBA 17-125 Quick RT DS, WEPBA 17-150 Quick RT DS, and WEPB 19-180 RT DS. Serial numbers are from 70300xxxxx to 70700xxxxx. Model numbers and serial numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the tool behind the red brake band. |
| Distributors › Name | Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa. |
| Recall Number | 18053 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Metabowerke, GmbH, of Germany |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-12-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |