Grizzly Industrial Recalls Heavy-Duty Planers Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Company / brand

Grizzly Industrial Inc., of Bellingham, Washington

Product

G0815 15" 3HP Heavy-Duty Planers

Reason / hazard

The chip breaker can contact the cutterhead blades during use, which can cause debris to be ejected from the planer, posing impact and laceration hazards to the user and bystander.

What to do (remedy)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled planers and contact Grizzly Industrial for a free repair kit and installation instructions. The repair kit consists of an upgraded chip breaker adjustment rod, spacer, set screws, lock washers, and lock nuts.

Distribution / sold at

Bibb Tool & Cutter, Hamilton Tool and Supply, PMC Tool Company and Stoll Brothers Lumber stores and other hardware stores nationwide and online at Grizzly.com, HomeDepot.com, Tractor Supply.com and MaxTool.com and other websites from June 2016 through September 2025 for between $900 and $2,400.

Description

This recall involves all Grizzly Industrial 15" 3HP heavy-duty planers with model number G0815. The G0815 15" Planer is used to smooth and flatten boards and to ensure consistent thickness across their entire surface. The planer measures 32 inches wide, 28 inches deep and 23.5 inches high. The Grizzly Industrial planers have "grizzly.com" and the model number "G0815" printed on the front of the planer.

Injuries

Grizzly Industrial has received seven reports of the rotating cutters of the planers breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Grizzly Industrial toll-free at 888-615-7944 anytime, email at recalls@grizzly.com or online at www.grizzly.com/recalls or www.grizzly.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Images

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