The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15227·Announced 2015-08-26

Bosch Recalls Dremel Rotary Tools Due to Overheating and Burn Risk

Robert Bosch Tool is recalling Dremel MICRO Model 8050 rotary tools because the circuit board can overheat, melt the enclosure, and cause burns.

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 (burns and loss of control) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling approximately 93,000 Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tools sold in the United States and 2,750 units sold in Canada. The recall involves tools with date codes 407 through 505, which are located on the name plate on the side opposite the Dremel logo. These products are dark gray with a silver label and blue control buttons, and they use 8V lithium ion batteries.

The tool's circuit board can overheat and melt the tool's enclosure. If the tool is being held while overheating, it could present a risk of burn. Additionally, some tools may lose their speed control, changing to high speed in use, turn on by themselves, or may not turn off, posing a personal injury hazard. Bosch Tool has received six reports from consumers of tools overheating, but there are no reports of injuries.

The tools were sold from July 2014 through May 2015 for about $90 at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, and other home improvement, hardware, and major retailers nationwide and online. Consumers should immediately contact Robert Bosch Tool for information on a free repair. The company can be reached toll-free at 855-866-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.dremel.com.

The recalled product

Product
Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool
Manufacturer
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
93,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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