Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves 3-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders. The sanders are yellow and black with “Mirka” on the front. A speed control lever is on the top of the sanders and a vacuum hose connector on the rear. The recalled sanders came with either a cardboard box or plastic carrying case, a 12-foot power cord, DC transformer (only in certain sanders), a wrench, a multi-hole backup pad and assorted abrasives. The 3-inch sander is model CEROS 325. The 5-inch sander is model CEROS 550. The 6-inch sander is model CEROS 650. Model names are on a white sticker on the back of the sander housing beneath the hand grip, and in certain sanders, the serial number can only be found on this sticker. Serial numbers are engraved on the side of the sander housing just above the dust shroud. Sanders with serial numbers in the following ranges are being recalled:

Model Number	Serial Number Range
CEROS 325	3442 32028001 to 3442 32028112
CEROS 325	3371 32024001 to 3373 32024015
CEROS 325	3373 32028001 to 3373 32028112
CEROS 550	3412 28672001 to 3422 28672039
CEROS 550	3432 28672001 to 3433 28672018
CEROS 550	3341 28672001 to 3342 28672064
CEROS 550	3342 31326001 to 3342 31326013
CEROS 650	3343 31322001 to 3343 31322048
CEROS 650	3343 28673001 to 3344 28673075
CEROS 650	3383 28673001 to 3384 28673030
CEROS 550	TGU65241 to TGU65528
CEROS 550	UNU62841 to UNU63176
CEROS 650	KTN61641 to KTN61880
CEROS 650	TCU64185 to TCU64376
CEROS 650	VNU68337 to VNU68480
CEROS 650	VUU65529 to VUU65720
CEROS 650	VVU66369 to VVU66512

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka for a free replacement sander.

Mirka has received two reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Mirka USA Inc., of Twinsburg, Ohio

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