Metabo Recalls Electric Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 14241. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The on/off switch can stick in the "On" position, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the angle grinders and should contact Metabo to receive a free repair or replacement.
CPSC recall 14241 has the recall date 24 Jul 2014. The notice names the firm Metabo. The recall has about 4,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers.
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| Incidents and injuries | Metabo has received two reports of the angle grinder switches sticking in the "On" position. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,300 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Repair |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Metabo Ergo series 6-inch angle grinders, About 4,300, Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers |
| Sold at | Industrial, construction and welding distributors to consumers from March 2013 through April 2014 for about $220. |
| Manufacturer | Metabo Corp |
| Made in | Germany |
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- Hazard: Laceration
- Category: Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers
- CPSC recalls of 2014
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,300Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Metabo
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 14241The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14241. https://recallregister.com/product/1736-metabo-recalls-electric-angle-grinders-due-to-laceration-hazard/. 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 14241 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Metabo has received two reports of the angle grinder switches sticking in the "On" position. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Industrial, construction and welding distributors to consumers from March 2013 through April 2014 for about $220.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14241?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14241?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,300