Grinders Recalled by S-B Power Tool
Recall 00117a · Jun 1, 2000 · S-B Power Tool Co.
920
units affected
920
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00117a
- Date
- Jun 1, 2000
- Company
- S-B Power Tool Co.
- Units affected
- 920
- Product
- BOSCH Angle Grinders
- Product type
- Sanders/Grinders & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The BOSCH Angle Grinders are often used to sand or polish marble or metal. The recalled grinders bear model 1752G7. The model number is on the side of the grinder, near the BOSCH name. The grinder is mainly teal blue and gray with a black power cord. The grinder was made in Germany.
What can happen
Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and check to see if the side handle is missing. If so, call S-B Power Tool to get the free side handle for the grinder.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandise, hardware and home center stores nationwide sold the grinder, from February 2000 through April 2000, for about $150.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bosch angle grinders?
Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and check to see if the side handle is missing. If so, call S-B Power Tool to get the free side handle for the grinder.
What is the hazard?
Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.