SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20211008-1CAAF-2147359240. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Hercules Model HE61S (Hercules Angle Grinder The tool is an corded power tool the runs on 110 Ac current. Tool is An angle grinder is a handheld power tool that can be used for a variety of metal fabrication jobs that include cutting, grinding, deburring, finishing and polishing. The most common types of angle grinders are powered by electricity; either corded or battery powered. Model HE61S UPC 56435). Incident: 1) An angle grinder tool purchased from a local hardware store caught fire during regular use. The tool began to malfunction, the owners manual was reviewed and found not to included information on potential any risk. Subsequently the tool was put back into use and it caught fire. A product review was submitted to the store web site. The store did not share the other persons that may purchase the tool. 2) The tool is a HERCULES, Model HE61S 7 Amp 4-1/2 In. Slide Switch Angle Grinder, SKU(s) No 56435, 120 Volt. It is a 4-1/2 in. grinding wheel, 4-1/2 in. Type 27 guard, side handle, arbor nut, and wrench. The tool was purchase new from Harbor Freight Store in Chula Vista, CA. 3) I ,[REDACTED] was using the tool as intended. 4) The tool was being used with a cut off wheel disc, as it was designed to be used. 5) There were no injuries. 6) See #5.