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Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #18053, announced on December 5, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Metabo 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch rat tail angle grinders with a brake. Recalled models include WEPBA 17-125 Quick RT DS, WEPBA 17-150 Quick RT DS, and WEPB 19-180 RT DS. Serial numbers are from 70300xxxxx to 70700xxxxx. Model numbers and serial numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the tool behind the red brake band. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Metabowerke, GmbH, Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa..
This recall involves Metabo 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch rat tail angle grinders with a brake. Recalled models include WEPBA 17-125 Quick RT DS, WEPBA 17-150 Quick RT DS, and WEPB 19-180 RT DS. Serial numbers are from 70300xxxxx to 70700xxxxx. Model numbers and serial numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the tool behind the red brake band.
Affected products
Rat tail angle grinders with brake
Recalled brands
Metabowerke, GmbH, Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa.
Remedy
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.
Recall date
December 5, 2017
CPSC recall #18053 covers Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 5, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Metabo 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch rat tail angle grinders with a brake. Recalled models include WEPBA 17-125 Quick RT DS, WEPBA 17-150 Quick RT DS, and WEPB 19-180 RT DS. Serial numbers are from 70300xxxxx to 70700xxxxx. Model numbers and serial numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the tool behind the red brake band.
The CPSC remedy for recall #18053 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Metabo-Recalls-Rat-Tail-Angle-Grinders-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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