Recall: Robert Bosch Tool Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2004 Release # 05-046 |
Firm's Hotline: (800) 351-5813 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of product: Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
Units: About 6,400
Manufacturer: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The wheels were sold under the "BOSCH" brand name under the following catalog numbers:
| Catalog Numbers | Description |
|---|---|
| 2610917994 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for cutting stainless steel in stationary machines |
| 2610917996 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for metal cutting in portable machines with 1-inch arbor |
| 2610917998 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for metal cutting in portable machines with 1-inch arbor |
| 2610918000 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for concrete/masonry in portable machines with 1-inch arbor |
| 2610918002 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for concrete/masonry in portable machines with 20mm arbor |
| 2610918004 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for asphalt/green concrete for portable machines with 1" arbor |
| 2610918006 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for asphalt/green concrete for portable machines with 20mm arbor |
| 2610918009 | 3-1/16-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor |
| 2610918010 | 4-1/16-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor |
| 2610918011 | 2-1/2-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor |
| 2610918012 | 2-1/2-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 1/4-inch arbor |
| 2610918013 | 3-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor |
| 2610918014 | 3-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 1/4-inch arbor |
| 2610918015 | 4-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor |
| 2610918016 | 4-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 1/4-inch arbor |
| 2610918017 | 4-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 5/8-inch arbor |
The recalled 12-inch-diameter wheels can be identified by a stamped expiration date in the metal center ring of "V 6/2007" or before.
Expiration date "V 7/2007" and after are not included in this recall. The smaller wheels (2-1/2-inch to 4-inch diameters) under this recall will state "Made in Bulgaria." The replacement smaller wheels will state "made in Canada," and are not affected by this recall.
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.
Manufactured in: Small diameter wheels were made in Bulgaria, and 12- inch diameter wheels were made in Germany.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and contact Bosch for return and replacement instructions.
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 Web site at www.Boschtools.com
