Safety regulator, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
Recall 05046 · Nov 15, 2004 · Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
6,400
units affected
6,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05046
- Date
- Nov 15, 2004
- Company
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp.
- Units affected
- 6,400
- Product
- Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
- Product type
- Specialty Saws
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The wheels were sold under the "BOSCH" brand name under the following catalog numbers: Catalog Number Description 2610917994 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for cutting stainless steel in stationary machines 2610917996 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for metal cutting in portable machines with 1-inch arbor 2610917998 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for metal cutting in portable machines with 1-inch arbor 2610918000 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for concrete/masonry in portable machines with 1-inch arbor 2610918002 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for concrete/masonry in portable machines with 20mm arbor 2610918004 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for asphalt/green concrete for portable machines with 1" arbor 2610918006 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for asphalt/green concrete for portable machines with 20mm arbor 2610918009 3-1/16-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor 2610918010 4-1/16-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor 2610918011 2-1/2-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor 2610918012 2-1/2-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 1/4-inch arbor 2610918013 3-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor 2610918014 3-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 1/4-inch arbor 2610918015 4-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor 2610918016 4-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide...
What can happen
These abrasive cut-off wheels do not have correct speed rating labels. If used at the labeled speed rating, the wheels can burst, causing possible injury to user and bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and contact Bosch for return and replacement instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Industrial Distributors or hardware stores nationwide from September 2003 to August 2004. The wheels cost between $3 and $5 for the 2-1/2-inch to 4-inch diameter sizes and $10 to $20 for the 12-inch diameter wheels.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled type 1 abrasive cut-off wheels?
Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and contact Bosch for return and replacement instructions.
What is the hazard?
These abrasive cut-off wheels do not have correct speed rating labels. If used at the labeled speed rating, the wheels can burst, causing possible injury to user and bystanders.
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.