Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves Bosch 1380 Slim small, 4.5-inch angle grinders with date codes 502 through 511. The model number and date codes are located on the name plate affixed to the underside of the grinder. The grinders are blue and silver with a black label and black and red control buttons. "BOSCH" is printed in red on the side of the product.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

• Bosch small angle grinders · About 91,000 (in addition, 18,000 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received four reports of the grinders overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer 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.

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.

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