The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09768·Announced 2009-09-08

Grizzly Industrial Recalls Bandsaws Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Grizzly Industrial is recalling about 500 G0640X bandsaws because a missing grounding wire creates an electric shock risk. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (electric shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Grizzly Industrial is recalling approximately 500 G0640X 17-inch metal/wood bandsaws with inverter motors. The recall is necessary because some of these units do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers. The model number G0640X is printed on the front of the machine.

The affected bandsaws were sold at Grizzly's showrooms, through its catalog and website, and on Amazon.com from February 2008 through July 2009 for approximately $1,600. The products were manufactured in Taiwan. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bandsaws immediately until a repair kit is installed. Grizzly Industrial is sending repair kits directly to consumers. For additional information, consumers can contact Grizzly Industrial at (800) 523-4777 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.grizzly.com.

The recalled product

Product
Bandsaws
Manufacturer
Grizzly Industrial, of Bellingham, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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