CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-046 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 15, 2004
- Brand
- Robert Bosch Tool
- Category
- Tools, lawn and garden
- Products
- Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
- Hazard
- Laceration and cuts hazard
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Units
- About 6,400
- Made in
- Bulgaria, Germany
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 26, 2024
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels · About 6,400 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mt. Prospect, Ill..
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
Recall history and context
Robert Bosch Tool appears in 9 CPSC recalls on record. See all Robert Bosch Tool recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 83 recalls in the tools, lawn and garden category, 8 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels (About 6,400 units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and cuts hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled wheels immediately and contact Bosch for return and replacement instructions.
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