Reported Aug 26, 2015
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. of Mount Prospect, Ill.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately contact Robert Bosch Tool for information on a free repair.
Firm contact: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at 855-866-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.dremel.com and click on "Customer Service & Safety Information" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool
- Amount recalled
- About 93,000 (an additional 2750 sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards and other home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and online including www.acehardware.com, www.amazon.com, www.homedepot.com, www.lowes.com and www.menards.com from July 2014 through May 2015 for about $90..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The tool's circuit board can overheat and melt the tool's enclosure. If the tool is being held while overheating, it could present a risk of burn. Additionally, some tools may lose their speed control changing to high speed in use, turn on by themselves, or may not turn off, posing a personal injury hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Bosch Tool has received six reports from consumers of tools overheating. There are no reports of injuries.
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