CPSC2015-08-26
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Hazard
The tool's circuit board can overheat and melt the tool's enclosure. If the tool is being held while overheating, it could present a risk of burn. Additionally, some tools may lose their speed control changing to high speed in use, turn on by themselves, or may not turn off, posing a personal injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Robert Bosch Tool for information on a free repair.
Sold at
Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards and other home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and online including www.acehardware.com, www.amazon.com, www.homedepot.com, www.lowes.com and www.menards.com from July 2014 through May 2015 for about $90.
Affected count
About 93,000 (an additional 2750 sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Bosch Tool has received six reports from consumers of tools overheating. There are no reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool
Consumer contact
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at 855-866-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.dremel.com and click on "Customer Service & Safety Information" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Recalls-Dremel-Rotary-ToolDon't want to check this manually?
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