CPSC2004-11-15
CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mt. Prospect, Ill.
Hazard
These abrasive cut-off wheels do not have correct speed rating labels. If used at the labeled speed rating, the wheels can burst, causing possible injury to user and bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and contact Bosch for return and replacement instructions.
Sold at
Industrial Distributors or hardware stores nationwide from September 2003 to August 2004. The wheels cost between $3 and $5 for the 2-1/2-inch to 4-inch diameter sizes and $10 to $20 for the 12-inch diameter wheels.
Affected count
About 6,400
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Bulgaria, Germany
Products
Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
Consumer contact
Call Bosch Power Tool at (800) 351-5813 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.Boschtools.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Robert-Bosch-Tool-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Abrasive-Cut-Off-WheelsDon't want to check this manually?
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