Product recall · May 11, 2016
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
Hazard: 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 to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grinders and contact the firm to obtain a free repair.
- Recall number
- 16158
- Announced
- Product
- Bosch small angle grinders
- Importer
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
- Distributor
- Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
- Made in
- China
- Affected products
- 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.
- Units
- About 91,000 (in addition, 18,000 were sold in Canada)
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received four reports of the grinders overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
- Consumer 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.
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 16158
- Last checked
What to do if you own this product
- Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
- Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
- Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
- Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.
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