CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
The 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 reported: None reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and contact Bosch for return and replacement instructions.
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 website at www.Boschtools.com
About this recall
The wheels were sold under the "BOSCH" brand name under the following catalog numbers: Catalog Number 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 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 diameter) under this recall will state "Made in Bulgaria." The replacement smaller wheels will state "made in Canada," and are not affected by this recall.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC