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Bosch Recalls Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
3/2/2005
 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Type 1 Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels
Units: About 6,400
Manufacturer: Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mt. Prospect, Ill.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The wheels were sold under the 'BOSCH' brand name under these 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.
Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: Small diameter wheels were made in Bulgaria, and 12- inch diameter wheels were made in Germany.
Remedy: 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.
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