FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2004
Release # 05-046
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Firm’s Hotline: (800) 351-5813
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
Units: About 6,400
Manufacturer: Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mt. Prospect, Ill.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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
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2610917996 |
12-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for metal cutting in portable machines with 1-inch arbor
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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
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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 |
The recalled 12-inch-diameter wheels can be identified by a stamped
expiration date in the metal center ring of “V 6/2007” or before.
Expiration date “V 7/2007” and after are not included in this recall.
The smaller wheels (2-1/2-inch to 4-inch diameters) under this recall
will state "Made in Bulgaria." The replacement smaller wheels will state
“made in Canada,” and are not affected by this recall.
Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: Small diameter wheels were made in Bulgaria, and 12-
inch diameter wheels were made in Germany.
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.com
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