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Product Recall Number: 00-117a

Why was BOSCH Angle Grinders recalled?

Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured.

BOSCH Angle Grinders
Here's product recall specific data for BOSCH Angle Grinders.

  • Product Recall Number: 00-117a

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2000-05-31

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: BOSCH Angle Grinders

  • Description: PRODUCT: Grinders - S-B Power Tool Co., of Chicago, Ill., is recalling about 920 BOSCH Angle Grinders, which are often used to sand or polish marble or metal. The recalled grinders bear model 1752G7. The model number is on the side of the grinder, near the BOSCH name. The grinder is mainly teal blue and gray with a black power cord. The grinder was made in Germany. Mass merchandise, hardware and home center stores nationwide sold the grinder from February 2000 through April 2000 for about $150. PROBLEM: Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and check to see if the side handle is missing. If so, call S-B Power Tool at (800) 241-3848 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to get the free side handle for the grinder.

  • Hazard Description: Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Inspect, Replace

  • Units: About 920

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and check to see if the side handle is missing. If so, call S-B Power Tool at (800) 241-3848 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to get the free side handle for the grinder.

  • Sold At: Mass merchandise, hardware and home center stores nationwide sold the grinder from February 2000 through April 2000 for about $150.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Germany

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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