Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-05-11). Hazards: burn. About 91,000 units in the US and 18,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16158 |
| Published | 2016-05-11 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-11 |
| Product category | Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers |
| Products | Bosch small angle grinders |
| 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 | China |
| Units (US) | 91,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 18,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Lowe's, Menards, The Home Depot and other home improvement, hardware stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com and Menards.com from March 2015 through November 2015 for between $50 and $200, depending on the model and whether it was sold in a combination package with other tools. |
Description
This recall involves Bosch 1380 Slim small, 4.5-inch angle grinders with date codes 502 through 511. The model number and date codes are located on the name plate affixed to the underside of the grinder. The grinders are blue and silver with a black label and black and red control buttons. "BOSCH" is printed in red on the side of the product.
Hazard
The grinder can overheat while in use, causing the brush covers to melt and expose the end of the brush holder, posing a risk of burns to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grinders and contact the firm to obtain a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of the grinders overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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