DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Recall number

25367

Title

DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards

Recall date

2025-07-03T00:00:00

Manufacturers

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Made in

[{"Country":"Turkey"}]

Importers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Maryland"}]

Distributors

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Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Industrial supply stores nationwide, including Grainger, Fastenal and Airgas, and online on Amazon.com from September 2024 through May 2025 for between $7 and $10."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs","NumberOfUnits":"About 17,680","Type":""}]

UPCs

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Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while in use on a grinder, posing laceration and injury hazards."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flap discs and go to the DEWALT website at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/flap-disc-recall to participate in the recall. Consumers will be asked to write \"Recall\" on the disc and upload a photograph to the firm's website. Consumers will then be asked to certify that they disposed of it in the trash to receive a refund."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"The firm has received three reports of the flap disc coming apart while in use on the grinder, including three injuries resulting in cuts and scrapes."}]

Description

This recall involves DEWALT Elite Grinder Series 4.5-inch 40G T27 High Density Flap Discs, models DWA8280HRT and DWA8280RT, that are compatible with angle grinders for heavy duty use. Only units with date codes 2024-36 to 2024-48 are part of the recall. The model number is on the front cover of the flap disc located at the top above the name "DEWALT." The date code for recalled discs is printed on the shipping boxes in year - week format and is also stamped on the individual discs. If you are unable to determine the date code, contact DEWALT for assistance.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/DEWALT-Recalls-Grinder-Flap-Discs-Due-to-Laceration-and-Injury-Hazards

Last published

2025-07-03T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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