Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Lack Safety Warning Label
Recall 06184 · Jun 9, 2006 · Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill.
400,000
units affected
400,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06184
- Date
- Jun 9, 2006
- Company
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill.
- Units affected
- 400,000
- Product
- Vermont American® Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
- Product type
- Tools Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The wheels have a black, abrasive exterior; a red circular label on the interior; and are used to clean, slot, nick and cut metal. The wheels were sold under the "Vermont American" brand name had the following catalog numbers, diameters and blade thickness: Item # Diameter Blade Thickness 28026 6-1/2" 1/8" 28027 7"-7-1/4" 1/8" 28028 8" 1/8" 28030 10" 1/8" 28032 12" 1/8" 28033 14" 1/8"
What can happen
The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. The failure of a user to follow the instructions below could result in injury. "! WARNING Read, understand and comply with tool manual before use. Follow OSHA and ANSI B7.1 standards. Use eye, face, dust and ear protection. Wear body apron and gloves. Speed rating of wheel must be greater than tool speed. Do not grind without guard adjusted for maximum operator protection. Mount wheel with the tool flanges provided. Run-in for one minute before application.
The fix
Consumers with abrasive cut-off wheels that are missing the safety instructions should contact Vermont American Customer Service to obtain safety warning information.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Industrial distributors nationwide from January 2001 through September 2005 for between $5 and $15.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vermont american® abrasive cut-off wheels?
Consumers with abrasive cut-off wheels that are missing the safety instructions should contact Vermont American Customer Service to obtain safety warning information.
What is the hazard?
The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. The failure of a user to follow the instructions below could result in injury. "! WARNING Read, understand and comply with tool manual before use. Follow OSHA and ANSI B7.1 standards. Use eye, face.
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.