DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs
CPSC Recall #25-367 — July 3, 2025
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 25-367 |
| Recall Date | July 3, 2025 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 17,680 |
| Importer | DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, of Towson, Maryland |
| Manufactured In | Turkey |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
Product
DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs
Description
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.
Hazard
The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while in use on a grinder, posing laceration and injury hazards.
Incidents & 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.
Remedy Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.