Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-08-26). Hazards: burn, injury. Models: 8050. About 93,000 units in the US and 2,750 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15227 |
| Published | 2015-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-18 |
| Product category | Other Portable or Stationary Power Tools |
| Products | Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool |
| Firm named in the title | Robert Bosch Tool |
| Firms | Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. (importer); Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 93,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 2,750 |
| Model numbers | 8050 |
| Hazard classes | burn, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves the Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool with date codes 407 through 505. The model number and date codes are located on the name plate of the product, which is on the side opposite the Dremel logo. Products are dark gray with a silver label and blue control buttons and have 8V lithium ion batteries.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Bosch Tool has received six reports from consumers of tools overheating. There are no reports of injuries.
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