Mirka Abrasives is recalling about 440 Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders (and 85 in Canada) because the sander can short circuit, causing it to spark and smoke. This defect poses a fire hazard to users. The company has received three reports of electrical shorting where the sanders began sparking and smoking, although no injuries or property damage have been reported. These yellow and black sanders were sold at Amazon.com, Beavertools.com, and nationwide retailers between November 2013 and April 2014 for approximately $500.
The sander's internal components can experience an electrical short circuit. This causes the device to spark and emit smoke, creating a risk of fire during operation.
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
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If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response