Bosch Recalls Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Due to Incorrect Speed Labels
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling about 6,400 Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels because incorrect speed rating labels could cause the wheels to burst during use.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (wheels can burst causing injury) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling approximately 6,400 Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels sold under the "BOSCH" brand name. The recall involves specific 12-inch diameter wheels and smaller 2-1/2-inch to 4-inch diameter wheels. The 12-inch wheels are identified by a stamped expiration date of "V 6/2007" or earlier in the metal center ring, while the smaller wheels state "Made in Bulgaria."
The wheels do not have correct speed rating labels. If used at the labeled speed rating, the wheels can burst, causing possible injury to the user and bystanders. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The affected wheels were sold at industrial distributors or hardware stores nationwide from September 2003 to August 2004. Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and contact Bosch Power Tool at (800) 351-5813 or visit www.Boschtools.com for return and replacement instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
- Manufacturer
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mt. Prospect, Ill.
- Affected units
- 6,400
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
UPCs (2)
- 000346327526
- 000346327380
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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