Product Recall Number: 05-046
Why was Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 05-046
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-11-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mt. Prospect, Ill. is voluntarily recalling about 6,400 type 1 abrasive cut-off wheels. 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.Name of product: Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Units: About 6,400Manufacturer: 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 NumbersDescription261091799412-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for cutting stainless steel in stationary machines261091799612-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for metal cutting in portable machines with 1-inch arbor261091799812-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for metal cutting in portable machines with 1-inch arbor261091800012-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for concrete/masonry in portable machines with 1-inch arbor261091800212-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for concrete/masonry in portable machines with 20mm arbor261091800412-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for asphalt/green concrete for portable machines with 1" arbor261091800612-inch type 1 abrasive cut off wheel intended for asphalt/green concrete for portable machines with 20mm arbor26109180093-1/16-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor26109180104-1/16-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor26109180112-1/2-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor26109180122-1/2-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 1/4-inch arbor26109180133-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor26109180143-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 1/4-inch arbor26109180154-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 3/8-inch arbor26109180164-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 1/4-inch arbor26109180174-inch by .045-inch AL Oxide metal cutting wheel, 5/8-inch arborThe 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 website at www.Boschtools.com.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: None Listed
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and contact Bosch for return and replacement instructions.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mt. Prospect, Ill.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Bulgaria and Germany
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed