Black & Decker Recalls Sanders

Last Thursday, Black & Decker and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the voluntary recall of Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders.  The platen, a black plastic disk which holds the sandpaper, can break or fly off during use posing a risk to users and anyone nearby.

There have been 73 reports to Black & Decker of incidents where the platen fell apart or broke.  Fifteen of those reports included injuries and one person suffered a serious facial laceration.

The Random Orbit Sanders being recalled are orange and black with model numbers FS3000ROS, RO400, RO410, RO400G, RO410K and RO410LW.  The date codes fall between 200701 and 200929. Each product features "Black & Decker" printed on it and the model number printed on the label.  Users can find the date code on the underside.

The device was sold across the country for $40 between January 2007 and July 2009.  They were sold at hardware, discount and home center stores as well as other authorized Black & Decker dealers.

Owners of the Black & Decker Random Orbit Sander should immediately stop using the device and contact the company for a replacement piece.  Consumers should also report any injuries to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.