Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Lack Safety Warning Label

Vermont American® Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels

Date of Recall
2006-06-09

CPSC Release Number
06-184

Manufactured In
Canada

Company Phone Number
(800) 742-3869

Units
About 400,000

Manufacturer
Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Mt. Prospect, Ill.

Sold By
Industrial distributors nationwide from January 2001 through September 2005 for between $5 and $15.

Problem/Hazard
The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. The failure of a user to follow the instructions below could result in injury.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
The wheels have a black, abrasive exterior; a red circular label on the interior; and are used to clean, slot, nick and cut metal. The wheels were sold under the "Vermont American" brand name had the following catalog numbers, diameters and blade thickness:

Item #DiameterBlade Thickness
280266-1/2"1/8"
280277"-7-1/4"1/8"
280288"1/8"
2803010"1/8"
2803212"1/8"
2803314"1/8"

Remedy
Consumers with abrasive cut-off wheels that are missing the safety instructions should contact Vermont American Customer Service to obtain safety warning information.

Consumer Contact
Call Robert Bosch Tool Corp. at (800) 742-3869 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday thru Friday.

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