Mirka Recalls Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14199. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The sander can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka Abrasives for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 14199 has the recall date 4 Jun 2014. The notice names the firm Mirka Abrasives. The recall has about 440 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Power Sanders.
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| Incidents and injuries | Mirka Abrasives has received three reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 440 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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 |
| Product | Random orbital sanders, About 440 U.S. and 85 in Canada, Power Sanders |
| Sold at | Various distributors and independent retailers nationwide and at Amazon.com, Beavertools.com and other online retailers from November 2013 to April 2014 for about $500. |
| Importer | Mirka Abrasives Inc |
| Made in | Finland |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Category: Power Sanders
- CPSC recalls of 2014
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 440Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Power Sanders
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Mirka Abrasives
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2015 | Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14199The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14199. https://recallregister.com/product/1701-mirka-recalls-compact-electric-random-orbital-sanders-due-to-fire-haza/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14199 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mirka Abrasives has received three reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Various distributors and independent retailers nationwide and at Amazon.com, Beavertools.com and other online retailers from November 2013 to April 2014 for about $500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14199?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14199?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 440 U.S. and 85 in Canada