Metabo Recalls Electric Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1736.
This recall involves Metabo W14-150 Ergo series 6-inch medium angle grinders. The angle grinders have a green body, a black and red handle, and a silver head and wheel guard. The grinders measure about 16 inches long by 4 inches wide by 5 inches deep, have a 6-inch wheel capacity and weigh about eight pounds. Metabo is printed on the handle and Metabo 14-150 Ergo is printed on the side of the grinder. The grinders are used for grinding and cutting metal. Model numbers include 06251421 and 06251441 and serial numbers include 3010000001 through 4020031488 for both models. The model and serial numbers are located on the rating plate on the right side of the tool.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1736.
Consumers should immediately stop using the angle grinders and should contact Metabo to receive a free repair or replacement.
✅ 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 Industrial, Construction And Welding Distributors To Consumers From March 2013 Through April 2014 For About $220. 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-1736.
Metabo Corp. at (800) 638-2264 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@metabousa.com or online at www.metabo.us and click on "Press", then click on "News" for more information.
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Industrial, Construction And Welding Distributors To Consumers From March 2013 Through April 2014 For About $220. Recall FAQ
Industrial, Construction And Welding Distributors To Consumers From March 2013 Through April 2014 For About $220. is the subject of a tools recall: Metabo Recalls Electric Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on July 24, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4,300 units are potentially affected.