Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 16182. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka for a free replacement sander.
CPSC recall 16182 has the recall date 31 May 2016. The notice names the firm Mirka. The recall has about 2,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 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 has received two reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,500 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves 3-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders. The sanders are yellow and black with "Mirka" 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 plastic carrying case, a 12-foot power cord, DC transformer (only in certain sanders), a wrench, a multi-hole backup pad and assorted abrasives. The 3-inch sander is model CEROS 325. 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, and in certain sanders, the serial number can only be found on this sticker. 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 Number Serial Number Range CEROS 325 3442 32028001 to 3442 32028112 CEROS 325 3371 32024001 to 3373 32024015 CEROS 325 3373 32028001 to 3373 32028112 CEROS 550 3412 28672001 to 3422 28672039 CEROS 550 3432 28672001 to 3433 28672018 CEROS 550 3341 28672001 to 3342 28672064 CEROS 550 3342… |
| Product | Random orbital sanders, About 2,500 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada) (additional CEROS 550 and 650 sanders were recalled for a different fire hazard in January 2015), Power Sanders |
| Sold at | Various distributors and independent retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and BeaverTools.com from January 2013 through March 2016 for about $500. |
| Importer | Mirka USA Inc |
| Made in | Finland |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Category: Power Sanders
- CPSC recalls of 2016
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,500Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 29%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Power Sanders
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Mirka
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16182The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16182. https://recallregister.com/product/7753-mirka-recalls-electric-random-orbital-sanders-due-to-fire-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 16182 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Mirka has received two 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 online at Amazon.com and BeaverTools.com from January 2013 through March 2016 for about $500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16182?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16182?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,500 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada) (additional CEROS 550 and 650 sanders were recalled for a different fire hazard in January 2015)