Key Takeaway
Blastrac Recalls to Repair Concrete Grinders Due to Injury Risk from Ejected Parts by Blastrac N.A., of Oklahoma City, Okla. was recalled on October 25, 2007. What to do: Renters should stop using the product immediately and return it to the rental company. Blastrac has directly contacted owners of these products. Produ...
Blastrac Recalls to Repair Concrete Grinders Due to Injury Risk from Ejected Parts
Description
The recalled gas or electric grinders are used to grind concrete surfaces for repair or removal. The grinders have two wheels, a handle and are blue or green in color. They are designed for operation by a single operator. The following concrete grinders are included in this recall. The serial number is located on a plate on the machine's handle. Blastrac Series BG 250 Concrete Grinders Gas-Powered and Electric-Powered Serial Numbers 26010025 26050053 26060003 26060013 26060014 26070032 26070033 26070034 26070035 26070127 26070131 26080057 26080062 26080085 26100001 26100002 26100003 26100004 26100005 26100006 26100007 26100008 26100009 26100029 26100030 26100031 26100032 26100033 26100034 26100035 26100036 26100037 26100038 26100100 26110058 26110060 26120010 26120011 26120012 26120041 26120042 26120043 26120044 26120045 26120046 26120047 26120048 26120049 26120050 26120051 26120052 26120054 26120055 26120056 26120057 26120058 26120059 26120063 27010006 27010007 27010008 27010009 27010034 27010035 27010036 27010037 27010038 27010039 27010040 27010041 27010042 27010043 27010066 27010067 27010068 27010069 27010070 27020020 27020021 27020060 27020061 27020062 27020063 27020064 27030001 27030002 27030003 27030004 27030005 27030006 27030007 27030060 27030061 27030062 27030063 27030064 27040013 27040014 27040015 27040016 27040017 27040020 27040021 27040046 27040047 27040048 27040049 27040050 27040051 27040052 27040053 27040054 27040055 27040093 27040094 27040095 27040096 27040097 27050023 27050024 27050025 27050026 27050027 27050028 27050029 27050030 27050031 27050032 27050033 27050035 27050036 27050038 27050039 27050040 27050041 27050043 27050046 27050048 27050049 27050050 27050051 27050052 27050063 27050065 27050066 27050067 27050069 27050070 27050071 27050072 27050073 27060014 27060015 27060016 27060017 27060018 27060019 27060020 27060021 27060022 27060023 27060033 27060034 27060035 27060036 27060037 27070013 27070014 27070015 27070016 27070017 27070070 27070099 27070100 27070101 27070102 27080020 27080021 27080022 27080026 27080027 27080042 27080079 27080080 2706009?
Injuries / Consequence
Blastrac has received five reports of the concrete grinders breaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Renters should stop using the product immediately and return it to the rental company. Blastrac has directly contacted owners of these products. Product owners who have not received notice from Blastrac should contact the firm for a free repair kit.
Products Affected
Blastrac BG 250 Series Concrete Grinders with round flexible couplers
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Company Information
Blastrac N.A., of Oklahoma City, Okla.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Renters should stop using the product immediately and return it to the rental company. Blastrac has directly contacted owners of these products. Product owners who have not received notice from Blastr...
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.