Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration
CPSC recall 16196. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The spring-loaded safety switch can fail and allow the grinder to turn on even with the safety switch locked in place, posing a finger, hand or other laceration risk.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinder and return it to Direct Distributors or any Agri Supply Company location for a full refund.
CPSC recall 16196 has the recall date 14 Jun 2016. The notice names the firm Direct Distributors. The recall has about 200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 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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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration. |
|---|---|
| Units | 200 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves 4-inch air angle grinders with model number 20687. The model number is printed on the packaging. The grinders have a blue handle and some models have the ASC logo on the top. |
| Product | 4-inch air angle grinders, About 200, Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers |
| Sold at | Agri Supply stores in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia and online at www.agrisupply.com from January 2015 to April 2016 for about $40. |
| Importer | Direct Distributors Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Laceration
- Category: Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers
- CPSC recalls of 2016
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 200Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Direct Distributors
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 16196The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16196. https://recallregister.com/product/7770-direct-distributors-recalls-angle-grinders-due-to-risk-of-laceration/. 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 16196 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of the safety spring failing, resulting in a finger laceration.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Agri Supply stores in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia and online at www.agrisupply.com from January 2015 to April 2016 for about $40.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16196?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16196?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 200