CPSC

DEWALT Grinder Flap Discs recall

Firm
DEWALT, Towson, MD
Date issued
July 3, 2025
Agency record last updated
July 3, 2025
Units
About 17,680 (as published in the notice)
Remedy type listed by CPSC
Refund

Identifiers in the CPSC notice

3 identifiers listed in the agency notice. Select a column heading to sort.
DEWALT® Grinder Flap DiscsModel numberDWA8280HRT—25367
DEWALT® Grinder Flap DiscsModel numberDWA8280RT—25367
DEWALT® Grinder Flap DiscsDate code2024-36 to 2024-48printed on the shipping boxes in year - week format and is also stamped on the individual discs25367

What CPSC says is recalled

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.

Photos and labels from the CPSC notice

Recalled Model No. DWA8280HRT DEWALT Elite Series 40G T27 High Density Flap Disc
Recalled Model No. DWA8280HRT DEWALT Elite Series 40G T27 High Density Flap Disc From the CPSC notice.
Recalled Model No. DWA8280RT DEWALT Elite Series 40G T27 High Density Flap Disc
Recalled Model No. DWA8280RT DEWALT Elite Series 40G T27 High Density Flap Disc From the CPSC notice.
Backside of recalled DEWALT Elite Series 40G T27 High Density Flap Disc
Backside of recalled DEWALT Elite Series 40G T27 High Density Flap Disc From the CPSC notice.
Label on the box for recalled DEWALT Elite Series 40G T27 High Density Flap Disc
Label on the box for recalled DEWALT Elite Series 40G T27 High Density Flap Disc From the CPSC notice.

Scope, as published by CPSC

Distribution
Nationwide
Retailers

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.

Manufactured in
Turkey

What CPSC says about the hazard

The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while in use on a grinder, posing laceration and injury hazards.

What CPSC says about incidents and injuries

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.

What CPSC says to do

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.

Firm contact, as published by CPSC

DEWALT online at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/flap-disc-recall, toll-free at 800-990-6421 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@sbdinc.com, or online at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls or www.dewalt.com and click on "Safety Notices and Recalls" for more information.

Timeline

  1. : CPSC announced recall 25367

Recalls announced in July 2025 · Recalls announced the same week

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, recall 25367, published July 3, 2025.

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