The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15064·Announced 2015-01-27

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. No injuries or property damage 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 fire hazard with reported shorting incidents (sparking and smoking), but the source explicitly states that no injuries or property damage have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mirka Abrasives, Inc. is recalling specific 5-inch and 6-inch compact electric random orbital sanders, including models CEROS550, CEROS650, and CEROS680. The sanders are yellow and black with the Mirka logo on the front. The recall involves approximately 574 units in the U.S. and 21 in Canada, extending a previous recall from June 2014. The affected units were sold through various distributors, independent retailers, and online retailers such as Amazon.com and Beavertools.com from March 2014 to November 2014 for about $500.

The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. Mirka Abrasives has received five reports of electrical shorting incidents, which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders and unplug them. They should contact Mirka Abrasives at (800) 843-3904 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.mirka-usa.com and click on Recall for a free replacement. Specific serial number ranges for the affected models are listed on the CPSC website.

The recalled product

Product
Random orbital sanders
Affected units
574

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Mirka Abrasives, Inc. of Twinsburg, Ohio

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