November 15, 2004
The Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling about 6,400 of its Type 1 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.
The wheels were sold under the BOSCH brand name under the following catalog numbers:
Catalog Numbers | 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 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.
The wheels were sold by 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.
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 Web site at
www.Boschtools.com
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
