The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18053·Announced 2017-12-05

Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard

Metabo is recalling specific rat tail angle grinders because the on-off switch can lock in the on position, posing a laceration 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 risk-of-harm product (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Metabowerke, GmbH, of Germany, is recalling certain 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch rat tail angle grinders with a brake. The recall involves models WEPBA 17-125 Quick RT DS, WEPBA 17-150 Quick RT DS, and WEPB 19-180 RT DS. The on-off switch on these tools can lock in the "on" position, which poses a laceration hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported.

About 1,100 units were sold in the United States from April 2017 through October 2017 for about $350. The grinders were sold through industrial, construction, and welding supply distributors, including Purvis Industries, WeldStar Co., Pennsylvania Tool Sales and Service, and online at OhioPowerTool.com. The tools were imported by Metabo Corp. of West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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. Model numbers and serial numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the tool behind the red brake band. Affected serial numbers range from 70300xxxxx to 70700xxxxx.

The recalled product

Product
Rat tail angle grinders with brake
Manufacturer
Metabowerke, GmbH, of Germany
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
1,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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