Milwaukee Mag series sander/grinders
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation is recalling approximately 9,300 of its 4-1/2" Mag series sander/grinders because a switch on the tools may stick in the "on" position or turn on with minimal trigger pressure, potentially causing laceration injuries to the operator. The affected models have nameplate catalog numbers 6148 or 6151, and packaging catalog numbers 6148-6, 6149-6, and 6151. These tools were sold between July 1, 1995 and September 30, 1995 for approximately $120 each through construction and industrial distributors, home centers, and hardware stores nationwide. No injuries have been reported to date.
Consumers who own a recalled sander/grinder should return it for a replacement either to the place of purchase or to Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation at 8950 Hacks Cross Road, Olive Branch, Mississippi 38654, or to the nearest Milwaukee Branch Office/Service Center. Milwaukee recommends shipping returns via United Parcel Service and will reimburse owners for shipping expenses. For more information or to locate the nearest service center, consumers can contact Milwaukee Product Service at (800) 274-9804 between 8 am and 4:30 pm CDT.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Laceration
October 10, 1995 Release # 96-002 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation of Brookfield, Wis., is recalling approximately 9,300 sander/grinders. A switch on the tools may stick "on" or may "turn on" with minima trigger pressure, which could subject the tool operator to injury.Milwaukee 4-1/2" Mag series sander/grinders with nameplate catalog numbers 6148 or 6151, and packaging catalog numbers 6148-6, 6149-6, and 6151 are included in this recall. The nameplate catalog number is found on the label located on top of the sander/grinder, and the packaging label is found on the side of the box the tool is purchased in. Milwaukee Electric has not received any reports of injury involving the sander/grinders.The sander/grinders were sold from July 1, 1995 to September 30, 1995 for about $120 each 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, or to Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation at 8950 Hacks Cross Road, Olive Branch, Miss. 38654, or to the nearest Milwaukee Branch Office/Service Center. If it is necessary to ship 4-1/2" Mag Series sander/grinders, Milwaukee recommends that returns be made via United parcel Service (UPS). Milwaukee will reimburse tool owners for shipping expenses. Consumers should not use UPS/C.O.D. returns for shipping charges.For more information, or for the location of the nearest Milwaukee Branch Office/Service Center, consumers should contact Milwaukee Product Service staff at (800) 274-9804 between 8 am and 4:30 pm CDT
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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