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Metabo Recalls Electric Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard

Date: July 24, 2014
Company: Metabo Corp., of West Chester, Pa.
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 angle grinders and should contact Metabo to receive a free repair or replacement. Options: Replace, Repair

Affected Products

This recall involves Metabo W14-150 Ergo series 6-inch medium angle grinders. The angle grinders have a green body, a black and red handle, and a silver head and wheel guard. The grinders measure about 16 inches long by 4 inches wide by 5 inches deep, have a 6-inch wheel capacity and weigh about eight pounds. Metabo is printed on the handle and Metabo 14-150 Ergo is printed on the side of the grinder. The grinders are used for grinding and cutting metal. Model numbers include 06251421 and 06251441 and serial numbers include 3010000001 through 4020031488 for both models. The model and serial numbers are located on the rating plate on the right side of the tool.

Why Was This Recalled?

The on/off switch can stick in the "On" position, posing a laceration hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Metabo Corp., of West Chester, Pa.

Metabo Corp., of West Chester, Pa. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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