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Medium RiskCPSC
Tools & Hardware/Power Tools

Direct Distributors Recalls Angle Grinders Due to Risk of Laceration

Agency Publication Date: June 14, 2016
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Summary

Direct Distributors is recalling about 200 units of its 4-inch air angle grinders (model 20687). The spring-loaded safety switch on these tools can fail, allowing the grinder to turn on even when the switch is in the locked position. One finger laceration injury has already been reported due to this defect. These grinders feature a blue handle, and some include an ASC logo on the top. Consumers should immediately stop using these tools and return them to any Agri Supply Company or Direct Distributors for a full refund.

Risk

The tool's safety switch can malfunction, causing the grinder to activate unexpectedly while the safety is engaged. This poses a significant risk of severe lacerations to the fingers, hands, or other parts of the body.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the 4-inch air angle grinder.
  2. Identify your unit by checking the packaging for model number 20687 and looking for a blue handle or an ASC logo on the top of the metal casing.
  3. Return the recalled grinder to any Agri Supply Company location or to Direct Distributors for a full refund of the purchase price.
  4. Contact Direct Distributors toll-free at 877-564-8669 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email recall@ncddi.com with any questions.
  5. Visit www.agrisupply.com and click on 'Safety Recall Notice' for more information.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional safety information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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.

Contact: Direct Distributors toll-free at 877-564-8669 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@ncddi.com, or online at www.agrisupply.com and click on "Safety Recall Notice" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: 4-inch air angle grinder
Model:
20687
Date Ranges: Sold from January 2015 to April 2016

Product Images

4-inch air angle grinder

4-inch air angle grinder

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16196
Status: Active
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 200
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Direct Distributors Inc., of Garner, N.C.
Contact: Direct Distributors toll-free at 877-564-8669 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@ncddi.com, or online at www.agrisupply.com and click on "Safety Recall Notice" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: June 14, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response