The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14199·Announced 2014-06-04

Mirka Recalls Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

Mirka Abrasives is recalling specific 5-inch and 6-inch compact electric random orbital sanders because they can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

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 fire hazard with reported sparking and smoking incidents, but no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mirka Abrasives Inc. is recalling certain 5-inch and 6-inch compact electric random orbital sanders, models CEROS 550 and CEROS 650. The sanders are yellow and black with the Mirka logo on the front. The recall involves approximately 440 units sold in the U.S. and 85 units in Canada. The affected sanders can short circuit, which poses a fire hazard.

Mirka Abrasives has received three reports of electrical shorting incidents where the sanders sparked and smoked. No injuries or property damage have been reported. The recalled sanders were sold at various distributors, independent retailers, and online retailers including Amazon.com and Beavertools.com from November 2013 to April 2014 for about $500.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders and unplug them. They should contact Mirka Abrasives at (800) 843-3904 or visit www.mirka-usa.com to obtain a free replacement. Specific serial number ranges for the recalled models are listed in the official recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Random orbital sanders
Manufacturer
Mirka Abrasives Inc., of Twinsburg, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
440

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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