DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

Recall Information Record: DEWALT Grinder Flap Discs

1. Recall Summary
On July 3, 2025, DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of approximately 17,680 DEWALT Elite Grinder Series 4.5-inch 40G T27 High Density Flap Discs. The recall was initiated due to reports of the flap disc coming apart while in use on a grinder. The recall notice was published on the CPSC website on July 3, 2025, under Recall Number 25367.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves DEWALT Elite Grinder Series 4.5-inch 40G T27 High Density Flap Discs. Two specific models are included: DWA8280HRT and DWA8280RT. Only units with date codes ranging from 2024-36 to 2024-48 are part of this recall. The model number is located on the front cover of the flap disc, above the name “DEWALT.” The date code is printed on the shipping boxes in a year-week format and is also stamped on the individual discs. If consumers are unable to determine the date code, the recall notice instructs them to contact DEWALT for assistance. The recalled discs were sold at industrial supply stores nationwide, including Grainger, Fastenal, and Airgas, as well as online on Amazon.com, from September 2024 through May 2025. The retail price was between $7 and $10. The products were manufactured in Turkey.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while the disc is in use on a grinder. This detachment poses laceration and injury hazards. The firm has received three reports of the flap disc coming apart while in use. These incidents resulted in three injuries, specifically cuts and scrapes. No other hazard information was provided in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled flap discs. The recall notice provides specific steps for consumers to follow. Consumers should go to the DEWALT website at https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/flap-disc-recall to participate in the recall. As part of the process, consumers will be asked to write “Recall” on the disc and upload a photograph of the disc to the firm’s website. After uploading the photograph, consumers will be asked to certify that they have disposed of the disc in the trash. No other consumer action steps were specified in the source data.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a refund. After completing the required steps—writing “Recall” on the disc, uploading a photograph, and certifying disposal in the trash—consumers will receive a refund. No other remedy options were provided in the source data.

6. Contact Information
Consumers can contact DEWALT through multiple channels for more information about this recall. The recall notice lists the following contact methods:
– Online: https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls/flap-disc-recall (dedicated recall page)
– Online: https://www.dewalt.com/support/safety-notices-and-recalls (general safety notices page)
– Online: www.dewalt.com, then click on “Safety Notices and Recalls”
– Toll-free telephone: 800-990-6421, available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
– Email: recall@sbdinc.com

No other contact information was specified in the source data.

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