Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 10339. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement platen to hold the sandpaper.
CPSC recall 10339 has the recall date 9 Sep 2010. The notice names the firm Black & Decker (U.S.). The recall has about 192,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Sanders/Grinders & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Black & Decker has received 73 reports of incidents involving the sander's black plastic disc (platen) breaking or falling apart, including 15 reports of injuries from flying pieces, one of which involved a serious facial laceration. |
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| Units | 192,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders, About 192,000, Sanders/Grinders & Accessories |
| Sold at | Home center, hardware and discount stores and by authorized Black & Decker dealers nationwide from January 2007 through July 2009 for about $40 |
| Manufacturer | Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 192,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Sanders/Grinders & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Black & Decker (U.S.)
- 13
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 10339The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10339. https://recallregister.com/product/330-black-decker-recalls-random-orbit-sanders-due-to-laceration-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- 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 10339 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Black & Decker has received 73 reports of incidents involving the sander's black plastic disc (platen) breaking or falling apart, including 15 reports of injuries from flying pieces, one of which involved a serious facial laceration.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home center, hardware and discount stores and by authorized Black & Decker dealers nationwide from January 2007 through July 2009 for about $40
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10339?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 192,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China