Reported May 11, 2016
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
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 stop using the recalled grinders and contact the firm to obtain a free repair.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Bosch small angle grinders
- Amount recalled
- About 91,000 (in addition, 18,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received four reports of the grinders overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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