The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·78079·Announced 1978-09-28

J.C. Penney six-inch bench grinders recalled for electric shock hazard

J.C. Penney is repairing about 2,700 six-inch bench grinders sold between 1973 and 1975 due to a potential electric shock 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 severe electric shock, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The J.C. Penney Company, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and McGraw-Edison Co., has announced a voluntary repair program for approximately 2,700 J.C. Penney six-inch bench grinders. These model 4030 grinders were sold by J.C. Penney between June 1973 and approximately June 1975.

The recall addresses a hazard where a protective sleeve insulating a lead wire may wear through if it comes into contact with the motor shaft. If the bench grinder is not properly grounded and the user is grounded or touching a grounded metal object, such as a water pipe, severe electric shock could result.

The repair program applies only to model 4030 grinders purchased after June 1973 that do not have a three-digit date code (such as 57C) imprinted on the nameplate. Consumers should stop using the bench grinder until it has been inspected and reworked. Owners should contact their local J.C. Penney store to arrange for free inspection and repair. To verify the model number, consumers can call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800/638-2772.

The recalled product

Product
JC Penney six-inch bench grinders
Manufacturer
JC Penney
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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