Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
Recall 16158 · May 11, 2016 · Robert Bosch Tool
91,000
units affected
91,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16158
- Date
- May 11, 2016
- Company
- Robert Bosch Tool
- Units affected
- 91,000
- Product
- Bosch small angle grinders
- Product type
- Power Workshop Grinders or Buffers or Polishers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grinders and contact the firm to obtain a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the grinders overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bosch small angle grinders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grinders and contact the firm to obtain a free repair.
What is the 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.
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.