CPSC2006-06-09

Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Lack Safety Warning Label

Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill.

Hazard

The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. The failure of a user to follow the instructions below could result in injury. "! WARNING Read, understand and comply with tool manual before use. Follow OSHA and ANSI B7.1 standards. Use eye, face, dust and ear protection. Wear body apron and gloves. Speed rating of wheel must be greater than tool speed. Do not grind without guard adjusted for maximum operator protection. Mount wheel with the tool flanges provided. Run-in for one minute before application. Do not jam, twist or pinch wheel in work piece or apply excessive side pressure to the wheel. RECOIL may occur if wheel is jammed. Do not use near flammable materials or gases; fire or explosion may result. Do not expose to water, condensation or freezing. Discard wheel if dropped, cracked or chipped."

Remedy

Consumers with abrasive cut-off wheels that are missing the safety instructions should contact Vermont American Customer Service to obtain safety warning information.

Sold at

Industrial distributors nationwide from January 2001 through September 2005 for between $5 and $15.

Affected count

About 400,000

Injuries reported

None reported.

Manufactured in

Canada

Products

Vermont American® Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels

Consumer contact

Call Robert Bosch Tool Corp. at (800) 742-3869 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday thru Friday.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Safety-Alert-Robert-Bosch-Tool-Corp-Abrasive-Cut-Off-Wheels-Lack-Safety-Warning-Label

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