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Bosch Cut-Off Wheels

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:

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).

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