The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·25367·Announced 2025-07-03

DEWALT Grinder Flap Discs Recalled Due to Detachment and Laceration Risk

DEWALT is recalling about 17,680 grinder flap discs because the ceramic abrasive flaps can detach during use, causing cuts and scrapes. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the manufacturer's recall process for a refund.

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: Three reports of product failure resulting in minor injuries (cuts and scrapes) constitute reported harm. The detachment hazard poses a clear risk of laceration. Without reports of hospitalization or serious injury, this falls under Score 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

DEWALT is recalling approximately 17,680 of its Elite Series 4.5-inch 40G T27 High Density Grinder Flap Discs (models DWA8280HRT and DWA8280RT) used with angle grinders. Only units with date codes 2024-36 through 2024-48 are affected. The product was sold nationwide through Grainger, Fastenal, Airgas, and Amazon.com between September 2024 and May 2025.

The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the discs can detach while in use on a grinder. DEWALT has received three reports of the discs coming apart during use, resulting in three injuries involving cuts and scrapes.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flap discs. To participate in the recall, consumers should visit DEWALT's website at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/flap-disc-recall, write "Recall" on the disc, upload a photograph, and certify that they disposed of it in the trash to receive a refund. For assistance, consumers can contact DEWALT online, by toll-free phone at 800-990-6421 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday-Friday), or by email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs
Manufacturer
DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Maryland
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tool Accessories
Hazard
  • laceration
  • flap-detachment
Affected units
17,680

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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