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Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard

Date: September 9, 2010
Company: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement platen to hold the sandpaper.

Affected Products

This recall involves Black & Decker random orbit sanders with model numbers RO400, RO400G, RO410, RO410K, RO410LW and FS3000ROS and date codes between 200701 and 200929. The sanders are orange and black. "Black & Decker" is printed on the sanders. The model number is printed on a label on the sander. The date code is stamped on the underside of the sander where the dust bag is inserted.

Why Was This Recalled?

The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. has 6 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report