Recalls: Power Sanders

November 2, 2023 Grizzly Industrial Recalls Wood Lathes Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards

This recall involves all G0584 and G0462 Grizzly Industrial, and the W1758 Shop Fox wood lathes. The variable-speed, electric wood lathes have a green or white bed and cast-iron legs with black accents, an extendable tool rest and a swivel headstock. Model G0584 measures 62 inches wide, 14.5 inches deep and 45.5 inches high. Models G0462 and W1758 measure 72.5 inches wide, 19 inches deep and 48 inches high. The Grizzly industrial wood lathes have the logo located on the front of the headstock and the model number on the side nameplate. The Shop Fox wood lathes have the logo located on the front of the bed, and the model on the front of the headstock and the side nameplate. Read more.


January 27, 2015 Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves 5-inch and 6-inch Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders. The sanders are yellow and black with Mirka logo on the front. A speed control lever is on the top of the sanders and a vacuum hose connector on the rear. The recalled sanders came with either a cardboard box or a plastic carrying case, a 12-foot power cord, a wrench, a multi-hole backup pad and assorted abrasives. Some also came with a DC transformer. The 5-inch sander is model CEROS550. The 6-inch sander is model CEROS650. Model information is on a white sticker on the back of the sander housing beneath the hand grip. Serial numbers are engraved on the side of the sander housing just above the dust shroud. Sanders with serial numbers in the following ranges are being recalled: Model Serial Number Range CEROS550 345231326001 to 345231326023 345331326001 to 345331326025 401528672001 to 401528672080 402228672001 to 402228672016 CEROS650 401428673001 to 401428673070 401528673001 to 401528673026 Also being recalled in the U.S. only: Sander models CEROS550, CEROS650, and 6-inch sander model CEROS680 that were sent to the Mirka Authorized Repair Center between February 24, 2014 and December 16, 2014 to receive a new speed controller. Mirka is directly contacting U.S. consumers with sanders that were sent to the repair center and have serial numbers in the following ranges: Model Serial Number Range CEROS550 241328672025 to 417528672091 CNM25465 to VUU35621 CEROS650 334328673009 to 401428673070 CNM25731 to VVU66448 CEROS680 CLA47198 to VLA38835 The serial numbers are engraved on the side of the sander housing just above the dust shroud or on a white label on the back of the sander housing beneath the grip. Read more.


June 4, 2014 Mirka Recalls Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves 5-inch and 6-inch Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders. The sanders are yellow and black with the Mirka logo on the front. A speed control lever is on the top of the sanders and a vacuum hose connector on the rear. The recalled sanders came with a carrying case, a 12-foot power cord, a DC transformer, a wrench, a multi-hole backup pad and assorted abrasives. The 5-inch sander is model CEROS 550. The 6-inch sander is model CEROS 650. Model names are on a white sticker on the back of the sander housing beneath the hand grip. Serial numbers are engraved on the side of the sander housing just above the dust shroud. Sanders with serial numbers in the following ranges are being recalled: Model Serial Number Range CEROS 550 347228672001 to 347228672048 CEROS 550 349428672001 to 349428672048 CEROS 550 403228672001 to 403228672048 CEROS 550 404328672001 to 404328672048 CEROS 650 344228673001 to 344228673048 CEROS 650 344328673001 to 344328673048 CEROS 650 346128673001 to 346128673048 CEROS 650 347128673001 to 347128673048 CEROS 650 403328673001 to 403328673048 CEROS 650 404228673001 to 404228673048 CEROS 650 404328673001 to 404328673048 Read more.


May 5, 2011 Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves Ryobi brand sheet sanders, model S651D. The sander is blue and black. The word “Ryobi” is on the left side. The model number can be found on the data plate located on the side of the sander just below the handle. Read more.


September 9, 2010 Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves Black & Decker random orbit sanders with model numbers RO400, RO400G, RO410, RO410K, RO410LW and FS3000ROS and date codes between 200701 and 200929. The sanders are orange and black. “Black & Decker” is printed on the sanders. The model number is printed on a label on the sander. The date code is stamped on the underside of the sander where the dust bag is inserted. Read more.