CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2326.
The recall includes the 15-Amp grinders that have a seven or nine inch disc and have the following catalog and serial numbers, which can be found on a nameplate on the top of the grinder: Catalog Numbers Serial Numbers 6086-20 Serial Prefix 991A and 991B only 6088-20 Serial Prefix 994A and 994B only 6089-20 Serial Prefix 992A
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2326.
Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory service center or authorized power tool service center, for a free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Home Centers, Hardware Stores And Industrial Distributors Nationwide Sold These Grinders, From June 2001 Through November 2002, For Between $165 And $175. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2326.
For more information, consumers can contact Milwaukee Electric Tool at (800) 414-6527 between 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers can locate the nearest service center by visiting the firm's web site at www.heavydutytool.com (the recall announcement on their site can be found at www.milwaukeetools.com/pdfs/15-amp-grinder-recall.pdf).
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Home Centers, Hardware Stores And Industrial Distributors Nationwide Sold These Grinders, From June 2001 Through November 2002, For Between $165 And $175. Recall FAQ
Home Centers, Hardware Stores And Industrial Distributors Nationwide Sold These Grinders, From June 2001 Through November 2002, For Between $165 And $175. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders. The notice was published on December 19, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 24,000 units are potentially affected.