CPSC, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Announce Recall of Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
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.
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.
Injuries
None reported.
Made in
Bulgaria, Germany
Where it was sold
- 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.
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