CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Grinders
CPSC recall 03048. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position, which could pose an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and return them to their nearest Milwaukee factory service center or authorized power tool service center, for a free repair.
CPSC recall 03048 has the recall date 19 Dec 2002. The notice names the firm Milwaukee Electric Tool. The recall has about 24,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Sanders/Grinders & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | CPSC and Milwaukee Electric Tool have received 12 reports of grinder switches sticking in the "on" position; however, no injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 24,000 |
| Description | The recall includes the 15-Amp grinders that have a seven or nine inch disc and have the following catalog and serial numbers, which can be found on a nameplate on the top of the grinder: Catalog Numbers Serial Numbers 6086-20 Serial Prefix 991A and 991B only 6088-20 Serial Prefix 994A and 994B only 6089-20 Serial Prefix 992A |
| Product | Electric Grinders, About 24,000, Sanders/Grinders & Accessories |
| Sold at | Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these grinders, from June 2001 through November 2002, for between $165 and $175. |
| Manufacturer | Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 24,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Sanders/Grinders & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Milwaukee Electric Tool
- 7
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | Milwaukee Tool Recalls M18 FUEL 14" and 12" Top Handle Chainsaws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 11 Jul 2007 | Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard |
| 13 May 2002 | CPSC, Milwaukee Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Automotive Chargers |
| 27 Jul 2001 | CPSC, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Electric Wrenches |
| 10 May 2001 | CPSC, Power Tool Manufacturers Announce Recall of Electric Drills |
| 10 Oct 1995 | CPSC, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Announce Sander/Grinder Recall |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03048The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03048. https://recallregister.com/product/2326-cpsc-milwaukee-tool-corp-announce-recall-of-electric-grinders/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03048 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CPSC and Milwaukee Electric Tool have received 12 reports of grinder switches sticking in the "on" position; however, no injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home centers, hardware stores and industrial distributors nationwide sold these grinders, from June 2001 through November 2002, for between $165 and $175.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03048?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 24,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States