Metabo Recalls Rat Tail Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 18053. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The on-off switch can lock in the "on" position, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled angle grinders and contact Metabo for instructions on how to receive a free repair or a replacement angle grinder.
CPSC recall 18053 has the recall date 5 Dec 2017. The notice names the firm Metabowerke, GmbH. The recall has about 1,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,100 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Metabo 5-inch, 6-inch, and 7-inch rat tail angle grinders with a brake. Recalled models include WEPBA 17-125 Quick RT DS, WEPBA 17-150 Quick RT DS, and WEPB 19-180 RT DS. Serial numbers are from 70300xxxxx to 70700xxxxx. Model numbers and serial numbers are printed on a label on the bottom of the tool behind the red brake band. |
| Product | Rat tail angle grinders with brake, About 1,100 |
| Sold at | Industrial, construction, welding supply distributors, including Purvis Industries, WeldStar Co., Pennsylvania Tool Sales and Service, and online at OhioPowerTool.com from April 2017 through October 2017 for about $350. |
| Manufacturer | Metabowerke, GmbH, of Germany |
| Importer | Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa |
| Distributor | Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa |
| Made in | Germany |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,100Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls on the register that name Metabowerke, GmbH
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18053. https://recallregister.com/product/8199-metabo-recalls-rat-tail-angle-grinders-due-to-laceration-hazard/. 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 18053 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Industrial, construction, welding supply distributors, including Purvis Industries, WeldStar Co., Pennsylvania Tool Sales and Service, and online at OhioPowerTool.com from April 2017 through October 2017 for about $350.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18053?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18053?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,100