The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96002·Announced 1995-10-10

Milwaukee Mag Series Sander/Grinders Recalled for Switch Defect

Milwaukee Electric Tool is recalling approximately 9,300 Mag series sander/grinders because a switch may stick on or activate with minimal pressure, posing a laceration risk.

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 (power tool) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation is recalling approximately 9,300 Milwaukee 4-1/2" Mag series sander/grinders in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The affected tools have nameplate catalog numbers 6148 or 6151, and packaging catalog numbers 6148-6, 6149-6, and 6151. The nameplate catalog number is located on the label on top of the tool, while the packaging label is found on the side of the box.

The recall is due to a defect where a switch on the tools may stick "on" or may "turn on" with minimal trigger pressure. This malfunction could subject the tool operator to injury, specifically laceration. Milwaukee Electric has not received any reports of injury involving these sander/grinders.

The sander/grinders were sold from July 1, 1995, to September 30, 1995, for about $120 each. They were distributed through construction and industrial distributors, home centers, and hardware stores nationwide. Consumers who own a recalled sander/grinder should return it for a replacement to the place of purchase, to Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation at 8950 Hacks Cross Road, Olive Branch, Miss. 38654, or to the nearest Milwaukee Branch Office/Service Center. If shipping is necessary, Milwaukee recommends using United Parcel Service (UPS) and will reimburse shipping expenses, but consumers should not use UPS/C.O.D. returns.

The recalled product

Product
Milwaukee Mag series sander/grinders
Manufacturer
Milwaukee Electric Tool
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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