Recall: Grinders & Children's Picnic Sets Recalled by S-B Power Tool & Mervyn's

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2000 Contact: Nychelle Fleming
Release # 00-117 (301) 504-7063

CPSC, Firms Announce Recalls of Power Tools and Children's Picnic Sets

This press release consists of two recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.

  • Grinders - S-B Power Tool Co., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling about 920 BOSCH Angle Grinders, which are often used to sand or polish marble or metal. Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool.

  • Children's Picnic Sets - Mervyn's California, of Hayward, Calif., is recalling about 1,200 children's plastic picnic sets contained in clear bags. The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead that violates the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act.