Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 15064. 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 15064 has the recall date 27 Jan 2015. The notice names the firm Mirka Abrasives. The recall has about 574 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Power Sanders.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Mirka Abrasives has received five reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 574 |
| 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 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,… |
| Product | Random orbital sanders, About 574 in the U.S. and 21 in Canada (About 440 in the U.S. and 85 in Canada were previously recalled in June 2014.), Power Sanders |
| Sold at | Various distributors and independent retailers nationwide and at Amazon.com, Beavertools.com and other online retailers from March 2014 to November 2014 for about $500. |
| Importer | Mirka Abrasives, Inc |
| Made in | Finland |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Category: Power Sanders
- CPSC recalls of 2015
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 574Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Power Sanders
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Mirka Abrasives
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2014 | Mirka Recalls Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard |
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- CPSC recall notice 15064The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15064. https://recallregister.com/product/1899-mirka-extends-recall-of-compact-electric-random-orbital-sanders-due-to/. 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 15064 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mirka Abrasives has received five 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 March 2014 to November 2014 for about $500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15064?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15064?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 574 in the U.S. and 21 in Canada (About 440 in the U.S. and 85 in Canada were previously recalled in June 2014.)