Robert Bosch Tool Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
Date of Recall
2004-11-15CPSC Release Number
05-046Manufactured In
Small diameter wheels were made in Bulgaria, and 12- inch diameter wheels were made in Germany.Company Phone Number
(800) 351-5813Units
About 6,400Manufacturer
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mt. Prospect, Ill.Sold By
Industrial Distributors or hardware stores nationwide from September 2003 to August 2004. The wheels cost between $3 and $5 for the 2-1/2-inch to 4-inch diameter sizes and $10 to $20 for the 12-inch diameter wheels.Problem/Hazard
These abrasive cut-off wheels do not have correct speed rating labels. If used at the labeled speed rating, the wheels can burst, causing possible injury to user and bystanders.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
The wheels were sold under the "BOSCH" brand name under the following catalog numbers:| Catalog Numbers | Description |
|---|---|
| 2610917994 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for cutting stainless steel in stationary machines |
| 2610917996 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for metal cutting in portable machines with 1-inch arbor |
| 2610917998 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for metal cutting in portable machines with 1-inch arbor |
| 2610918000 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for concrete/masonry in portable machines with 1-inch arbor |
| 2610918002 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for concrete/masonry in portable machines with 20mm arbor |
| 2610918004 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for asphalt/green concrete for portable machines with 1" arbor |
| 2610918006 | 12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for asphalt/green concrete for portable machines with 20mm arbor |
| 2610918009 | 3-1/16-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor |
| 2610918010 | 4-1/16-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor |
| 2610918011 | 2-1/2-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor |
| 2610918012 | 2-1/2-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 1/4-inch arbor |
| 2610918013 | 3-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor |
| 2610918014 | 3-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 1/4-inch arbor |
| 2610918015 | 4-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor |
| 2610918016 | 4-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 1/4-inch arbor |
| 2610918017 | 4-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 5/8-inch arbor |
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and contact Bosch for return and replacement instructions.Consumer Contact
Call Bosch Power Tool at (800) 351-5813 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Boschtools.comRecall Comments
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