Vermont American Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Recalled for Missing Safety Labels
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling Vermont American abrasive cut-off wheels because they lack required safety warning labels, posing a risk of injury.
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 (abrasive wheels) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for missing safety warnings on hazardous tools.
Plain-English summary
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling approximately 400,000 Vermont American® Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels. The recall was initiated because the product packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information regarding proper use and operation. The wheels have a black abrasive exterior and a red circular label on the interior, and are used to clean, slot, nick, and cut metal.
The missing labels contain critical safety instructions, including warnings to read the tool manual, follow OSHA and ANSI B7.1 standards, and use appropriate eye, face, dust, and ear protection. The labels also advise users to ensure the wheel speed rating exceeds the tool speed, use guards, and avoid using the wheels near flammable materials. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury, fire, or explosion.
The wheels were sold under the "Vermont American" brand name through industrial distributors nationwide from January 2001 through September 2005 for between $5 and $15. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers with these wheels should contact Vermont American Customer Service to obtain the safety warning information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vermont American® Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
- Manufacturer
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill.
- Affected units
- 400,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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