Mirka Abrasives is recalling about 574 CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders because they can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. There have been five reports of the sanders sparking and smoking during use, though no injuries or property damage have been reported. These 5-inch and 6-inch yellow and black sanders were sold through various distributors and online at Amazon.com and Beavertools.com between March and November 2014. Consumers who own an affected model should immediately stop using it and contact Mirka for a free replacement.
The sander's internal electrical components can short circuit, which may lead to sparking, smoking, and a fire hazard during operation. Mirka has received five reports of electrical shorting occurring while the tools were in use.
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka Abrasives for a free replacement.
CEROS650 6-inch (left) and CEROS550 5-inch compact electric random orbital sanders
CEROS680 6-inch compact electric random orbital sander
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response