Grizzly Industrial Recalls Planers Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
If you own a Grizzly G0815 15-inch planer or you’ve eyeballed one on sale, this recall notice matters — and it’s worth stopping by the shop right now. A newly issued recall warns that debris can be ejected from the planer during use, which could put you or someone nearby at risk. In this post I’ll break down what’s going on, how to check your machine, and what to do next so you can keep woodworking safely and confidently.
What Planer Is Being Recalled
This recall affects all 15-inch, 3 HP heavy-duty planers from Grizzly Industrial, specifically model number G0815. This is the model commonly used to flatten boards and get consistent thickness. The model number (G0815) is printed on the front of the machine under the “grizzly.com” label.
Planer at a Glance
15" capacity planing width
3 horsepower motor
Roughly 32" wide × 28" deep × 23.5" high
Sold nationwide between 2016 and 2025
These planers were available from retailers such as Bibb Tool & Cutter, Hamilton Tool & Supply, PMC Tool Company, Stoll Brothers Lumber, and online via Grizzly.com, HomeDepot.com, TractorSupply.com, MaxTool.com, among others. Typical pricing ranged between $900 and $2,400.
What’s the Safety Hazard
The issue centers around the chip breaker — which can end up contacting the cutterhead blades during use. That contact can cause cutter blades to break and eject metal debris — creating serious impact and laceration hazards for operators and bystanders.
Grizzly has already received seven reports of cutters breaking under these unsafe conditions. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported… yet. But as any seasoned woodworker knows: better safe than sorry.
Why This Matters — Especially for Beginners
If you’re new to woodworking or upgrading your shop gear, a planer might seem tame — after all, it’s not a saw, right? Wrong. Planers spin at high speed and can throw chips or metal fragments if something goes wrong. That’s why shop safety, proper maintenance, and awareness matter just as much here as with table saws, miter saws, and other powerful tools.
What You Should Do Right Now
If you own a Grizzly G0815:
Stop using it immediately — don’t even plan on running a board through it until it’s fixed.
Contact Grizzly Industrial for a free repair kit and installation instructions. The kit contains:
an upgraded chip breaker adjustment rod
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set screws, lock washers, and lock nuts
You can call toll-free at 888-615-7944, email recalls@grizzly.com, or visit the recalls page at Grizzly.com and click on “Recalls.”
If you’re unsure whether your planer is affected, double-check the model number printed on the front (should read G0815). If unsure, contact Grizzly — do not assume you’re safe.
What I Learned From This as a Shop Owner
From talking to other woodworkers and digging into past safety alerts, I always recommend:
Keeping receipts and model numbers for all major tools (planers, table saws, jointers, sanders, etc.). It makes dealing with recalls and warranty issues far easier.
Inspecting cutters, chip breakers, and blades regularly — even if the machine has run fine for years.
Wearing proper eye protection and keeping bystanders away from infeed/outfeed lines — especially important when working with machines that spin metal or wood at high speeds.
Where to Get More Information
For full recall details directly from the source, visit the official CPSC recall page here: Grizzly Industrial Recalls Heavy-Duty Planers — CPSC
Final Thoughts
Recalls like this one with the Grizzly G0815 planer remind us that even trusted machines can become dangerous — especially over time or under certain conditions. If you own one: stop using it until you get the repair kit. If you use planers regularly, take this as a wake-up call to double-check your safety routines.
Stay safe, stay sharp, and keep turning boards into beautiful projects. If you liked this post, be sure to check out some of my other articles on tool reviews, shop safety, and beginner-friendly woodworking projects.
