Mirka Extends Recall of Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The sander can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

What to do

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka Abrasives for a free replacement.

Products

This recall involves 5-inch and 6-inch Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders. The sanders are yellow and black with Mirka logo on the front. A speed control lever is on the top of the sanders and a vacuum hose connector on the rear. The recalled sanders came with either a cardboard box or a plastic carrying case, a 12-foot power cord, a wrench, a multi-hole backup pad and assorted abrasives. Some also came with a DC transformer. The 5-inch sander is model CEROS550. The 6-inch sander is model CEROS650. Model information is on a white sticker on the back of the sander housing beneath the hand grip. Serial numbers are engraved on the side of the sander housing just above the dust

Incidents and injuries

Mirka Abrasives has received five reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Text from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice.