CPSC Recall in 1979: Bench Grinders To Be Repaired

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 1979.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 79-011

Date: March 09, 1979

Product Name: Wards' Powr-Kraft model TGB-5102A six-inch bench grinders

Recall Description:

Hazard Description:

A protective sleeve that insulates an electric lead wire may wear through on some units if in contact with the motor shaft. Severe shock could result if the bench grinder is not properly grounded and the user is grounded or is touching a grounded metal object such as a water pipe. The repair program applies only to Powr-Kraft model TGB-5102A grinders with a "77F" date code embossed on the nameplate and to certain units with the same model number that were purchased after June 1973, but show no date code. Units with the "77F" date code that bear an orange inspection sticker on either the unit or its packing carton have already been inspected and are not subject to this repair program.

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Repair

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