Recall #00117a · Published June 1, 2000
BOSCH Angle Grinders
CPSC published a recall notice for BOSCH Angle Grinders from BOSCH Angle on June 1, 2000. CPSC identifies this hazard: Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and check to see if the side handle is missing. If so, call S-B Power Tool to get the free side handle for the grinder.
Why it was recalled
Some grinders were shipped without the side handle, which is used to control and guide the tool. Use of the grinder without the side handle can cause consumers to lose control of the tool and be injured.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the grinders immediately and check to see if the side handle is missing. If so, call S-B Power Tool to get the free side handle for the grinder.
- Brand
- BOSCH Angle
- Recall published
- June 1, 2000
- Units
- About 920
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise, hardware and home center stores nationwide sold the grinder, from February 2000 through April 2000, for about $150.