Robert Bosch Tool Grinders recall: Burns
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
Why was Robert Bosch Tool Grinders recalled?
The grinder can overheat while in use, causing the brush covers to melt and expose the end of the brush holder, posing a risk of burns to the consumer.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grinders and contact the firm to obtain a free repair. Contact: Robert Bosch Tool toll-free at 844-552-6724 Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, or online at www.BoschTools.com and then click on Important Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bosch small angle grinders
- Company
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 91,000 (in addition, 18,000 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Lowe's, Menards, The Home Depot and other home improvement, hardware stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com and Menards.com from March 2015 through November 2015 for between $50 and $200, depending on the model and whether it was sold in a combination package with other tools.
- Recall date
- May 11, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received four reports of the grinders overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Bosch 1380 Slim small, 4.5-inch angle grinders with date codes 502 through 511. The model number and date codes are located on the name plate affixed to the underside of the grinder. The grinders are blue and silver with a black label and black and red control buttons. "BOSCH" is printed in red on the side of the product.